The Shannon Tour!

When coming from or going to Shannon airport or through the West, you are passing many of the most beautiful, evocative, and culturally significant sites in the country! Our Shannon tour offers you the chance to see and visit these landmarks, experiencing for yourself the rich and deep history of the West of Ireland.

Bunratty Castle
The acclaimed Bunratty Castle was built in the 15th Century, and is accompanied by the Bunratty Folk Park, and is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Restored in 1954 to its former splendour, it now contains period furnishings, tapestries, and works of art that capture the mood of the times.
The Folk Park is a 26-acre site where 19th century life is vivdly recreated. Meet and chat with the Bean an Tí (woman of the house) and various street characters including the Policeman and Schoolteacher who give the site its sparkle. Enjoy the tastes, scents and sounds as you stroll from house to house or around the charming village.

Craggaunowen
This has been called the "Living Past Experience", and features stunning recreations of of some of the homesteads which existed in Ireland over 1000 years ago. Explore the Crannóg, the Ring Fort, the Medieval Castle, and the "Brendan Boat", a leather hulled boat built by Tim Severin, who against all the odds sailed across the Atlantic, re-enacting the voyage of St. Brendan, who was reputed to have discovered America centuries before Colombus.

Enjoy the fresh air and lake walks in a most enjoyable rural seting. Savour the wonderful home made fare in the charming farmhouse tea-room.

Knappogue Castle
The original tower house at Knappogue Castle was constructed in 1467 and is situated on magnificent grounds overlooking a picturesque countryside. Its recently restored walled gardens invite you to relax in its wonderfully serene surroundings. Try some of the honey rich mead, and the ladies of the castle welcome guests with music, song, and dance.

Cliffs of Moher
A must on any itinerary to the Shannon Region is the Cliffs of Moher and O'Briens tower. The cliffs are 8km long and 214m high. It is here that you can most easily get a feel for the wilderness of the terrain over which the celts wandered. Although they built imposing castles, very often they preferred the outdoor Nomadic life and the hunt

O'Briens tower was built by one of the descendants of Brian Boru, one of the High Kings of Ireland, as an observation point. Vast colonies of birds nestle along the cliff edges and an abundance of wild flowers and herbs permeate the landscape.

Dungaire Castle
Visit ireland's most photographed and picturesque castle in the idyllic location of Kinvara, Co. Galway. It has stood for years proudly on the site of the 7th century stronghold of Guaire, King of Connaught, its majesty dominating the shores of Galway Bay. The Castle bridges 13 centuries of colourful Irish history, from the skirmishes, battles, and sieges through to the literary revival of the early 20th century.
Today the castle gives insight into the lifestyle of the people who lived there from 1520 to modern times.

Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna is an attractive little village on the Galway Coast, spiritual home to famed Irish Folk SInger Christy Moore, and where many colourful local festivals can be found. Known for its hospitality and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants, it is one place you can truly savour Irish culture at its most authentic!