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 River Shannon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Shannon (Irish: Sionainn), Ireland's longest river, divides the West of Ireland (mostly the province of Connacht) from the east and south (Leinster and most of Munster).
The river rises in the Cuilcagh Mountains in south County Fermanagh, and flows through/between 11 of Ireland's 32 Counties.
ALong the banks of the Shannon Estuary lie Shannon, Ballynacally, Killadysert, Foynes, Loghill, Labasheeda, Glin, Knock, Tarbert, Killimer, Kilrush, Moyasta, Carrigaholt and Beal.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Shannon   (469 words)

  
 Shannon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The town of Shannon near the river in County Clare.
Shannon Spruill, a professional wrestler who has performed as "Shannon".
The bit, a unit of information, is also known as a shannon after the aforementioned Claude E. Shannon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shannon   (162 words)

  
 Limerick and Clare - Shannon Region - Ireland Travel Information Guide
While the Shannon region of Ireland is indeed home to the airport, Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher, don't be fooled into thinking that's all it has to offer - these are whistle-stops on the traditional tourist route.
Ireland's most unusual landscape is to be found in the Burren and the Hunt Museum in Limerick houses one of the country's most important art collections.
Its gentle undulating landscape is pleasing to the eye from the beautiful Golden Vale in the east to the tidal estuary Shannon Estuary in the west.
www.12travel.ie /ie/Shannon   (194 words)

  
 Invest in Ireland - Home - www.shannonireland.com
Shannon Free Zone is Ireland's largest cluster of North American investments and has a successful track record as a location for international companies wishing to Invest in Europe.
Shannon Development is the Irish government agency responsible for assisting and informing overseas investors about business opportunities at Shannon Free Zone, Shannon Ireland.
Ireland is ranked 11th out of more than 60 countries, with a score of 80.647%, in an assessment of economic competitiveness published by Switzerland's International Institute for Management Development 2006.
www.shannonireland.ie   (322 words)

  
 Shannon Development Corporate Website
Shannon Development's primary focus is to lead and encourage the identification and development of solutions to the critical needs or obstacles to development in the region.
Shannon Development supports firms, which either currently or are likely to achieve significant sales growth of €1.3m and employ in excess of 10 people within 3 years of start-up.
The range of business development programmes, services and supports offered by Shannon Development to both emerging and established firms, may be viewed here.
www.shannon-dev.ie   (163 words)

  
 Jobs at Intel, Ireland
Intel Ireland is a major source for the manufacture of high speed Pentium® 4 support chips and the latest Flash technology using leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Intel Ireland is committed to making a positive contribution to its community and environment, efforts for which it has been awarded numerous times.
Ireland is rightfully known around the world as a country with a rich history, magnificent castles, plentiful pubs and 3.6 million incredibly warm and friendly people.
www.intel.com /jobs/Ireland   (261 words)

  
 Guide to Shannon Ireland
Weather in Shannon is, of course, warmer during in the summer, though the heat tends to stick around in the shoulder months even if the days are indeed shorter.
Shannon International Airport is travelers connection to the region, and youll be pleasantly surprised by the availability of flights from just about every continent on the globe.
Many Irish, when speaking of Shannon, tend to refer to the river and not the region, but this fact is all the more reason to take a ride on a Bog Train Tour.
www.flightcomparison.co.uk /flightcomparison/flights/shannonguidesnn.htm   (681 words)

  
 The Stately Shannon: Ireland's Majestic Waterway
One either side of Ardnacrusha, the Shannon's waters cool the steam produced from peat and coal and the generating stations of Moneypoint, Shannonbridge, and Lanesboro.
Along the Shannon are lakes, both large and small, and some of the friendliest and most interesting towns a traveler could choose for respite.
Eight of the original locks on the old canal at the Shannon end were repaired, while the remaining eight on the fifty kilometer river and lake navigation section were completely rebuilt after sustaining damage from a century of rushing flood waters.
www.irelandforvisitors.com /articles/stately_shannon.htm   (1171 words)

  
 Shannon Court Hotel, Ballycasey Shannon Co.clare, Shannon, Ireland.
The Shannon Court Hotel offers three star accommodation and facilities and is within a very short drive of the airport.
The castle was built in 1425; and authentically restored in the 1950s to its former medieval splendour; with furniture and tapestries capturing the mood and style of the times.
The Shannon Court Hotel was a nice Irish style Hotel, my wife and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the Traditinal surroundings of the hotel.
hotels.cnghotels.com /hotels-eu_ie_shannon_shannoncourthotel-hotels.html   (368 words)

  
 Ireland - The Shannon - A Travel Guide
Ennis, Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, Shannon, Shannon Airport, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher.
The Shannon is the longest river in the British Isles and is navigable along almost its entire length.
There are 3 lakes directly on the Shannon and it is linked by canal to the lakes of the Erne Valley, in Northern Ireland.
www.foundmark.com /Ireland/Shannon.html   (313 words)

  
 Shannon - HIGH-IMPACT Business English Training in Shannon - Ireland
Shannon Region towns and villages have an inviting cosiness.
Shannon Region Counties The Shannon region is a particularly beautiful part of Ireland and is dominated by water.The Shannon River,the longest river in Ireland or the UK flows through its centre and gives the region its name.
Though the Shannon Region is compact, only 100 miles (161 kms) from end to end, there is a tremendous diversity in its scenery and in the activity options available throughout the area.
www.business-english-training.com /shannon.htm   (323 words)

  
 Westpark Shannon Ireland
Westpark Shannon is a 40 acre world standard business campus in Shannon, Ireland.
Six years ago, the developers of Westpark Shannon set out to create not alone a high tech business park but the highest tech business park in Ireland and one that would become the most connected and desirable location for global investment.
Situated within easy reach of Shannon International Airport and at the heart of Irish and European connectivity, this is a direct gateway to European markets and with EU enlargement - 500 million people across twenty five nations.
www.westparkshannon.com   (141 words)

  
 Shannon Cottage - Shannon - Clare, Ireland
Just 45 minutes from Shannon Airport, in a lovely rural riverside location, Anne and Dave Hyland and their family operate Shannon Cottage, a renovated and extended 200 year old cottage, on the banks of the mighty River Shannon just 100m from the 12 arched stone bridge that gives O’Brien’s Bridge its name.
Shannon Cottage is a Country Home, approved by Bord Failte, the Irish Tourist Board.
Many of the famous Castles of Ireland are but a short journey from the Shannon Cottage; these include Bunratty, Knappogue, Craggaunowen and King John’s Castle in Limerick.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/35729-Shannon-Cottage   (694 words)

  
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The castles, ancient walls and museums are testament to Ireland’s dramatic past.
Situated in west Ireland, the Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway is one of the most exclusive hotels in Europe.
Located on the banks of the River Shannon, the Jurys Inn Limerick Hotel is in the heart of charming Limerick.
www.deltavacations.com /destination.aspx?code=Shannon   (531 words)

  
 US MARINE AIRCRAFT AT SHANNON. - Indymedia Ireland
Again, Shannon is a pit-stop for the military.
I called FBO Shannon on the phone yesterday and got a guy who confirmed that they were refueling that plane over night.
Unless otherwise stated by the author, all content is free for non-commercial reuse, reprint, and rebroadcast, on the net and elsewhere.
www.indymedia.ie /cgi-bin/newswire.cgi?id=2338   (706 words)

  
 Funtrek Shannon Ireland - 1-877-FUNTREK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Burren in County Clare is unique in Ireland.
It is an area of some 400 square kilometres of bare grey limestone.
The Burren Way traverses this limestone plateau and will lead you to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's greatest natural wonders, falling vertically for 200 metres into the Atlantic.
www.funtrek.com /ireland/maps/map-Shannon.htm   (214 words)

  
 Shannon, Ireland
The Great Southern Hotel Shannon Airport is ideally located opposite the main terminal building of the busy Shannon International Airport.
The Hotel is also an ideal base from which to explore the wonderful potential of County Clare, on the West Coast of Ireland.
Shannon airport is conveniently located approximately 15km north of Limerick city and 15km south of Ennis town so both areas are within a 30 minute drive.
www.integratedenergytherapy.net /shannon,_ireland.asp   (344 words)

  
 MaupinWaterways: Shannon Princess II - Lower Shannon River, Ireland
The ten-passenger Shannon Princess II is the largest hotel barge cruising the Lower Shannon.
Your chef was trained at the Ballymaloe School and distinguishes herself at every meal with signature dishes like parcels of wild salmon, roast of spring lamb, variations of shellfish stew with fresh herbs, and of course, a grand selection of desserts.
Meet your host at 3:00 PM at a Dublin city center hotel and transfer by coach to the Shannon Princess II at her charming castleside mooring in the heart of Athlone.
www.maupintour.com /maupin/maupinwaterways/canals/shannon_princess.html   (619 words)

  
 Ireland HQ : Sceptre Ireland
The Diocese, a suffragan see of the metropolitan province of Tuam, was foundedin 557 by St. Brendan the Navigator.
A river Shannon cruise is perfect for a family holiday in Ireland...
Ireland HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
www.irelandhq.com /sceptreireland/index.php   (656 words)

  
 ShannonFerry Group Ltd
The main tourist routes of the West of Ireland's Shannon Region are linked via the Killimer-Tarbert car ferry.
This pleasant, 20 minute journey across the Shannon Estuary will save 85 miles (137 km) from ferry terminal to ferry terminal providing a staging point for the many attractions of Clare, Kerry and adjoining counties.
Whatever your reason for visiting the West of Ireland, be it business or pleasure, plan on taking the Shannon Ferry.
www.shannonferries.com   (73 words)

  
 Refueling Murder at Shannon - Indymedia Ireland
However on this occasion they declined to arrest me. No attempt was made by the Irish authorities to arrest and intern this aircraft and its occupants who were in uniform, and are likely to have been carrying weapons and munitions.
Its important that we don't forget that Shannon is still being constantly used as a pit stop for aircraft on the way to help kill people.
Hey maybe if we all had of sat on the fence in Shannon March 1st 2003 the fence would have fallen down allowing us to mass tresspass and declare Shannon unsafe for military aircraft.
www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=69038   (910 words)

  
 Lodging in shannon ireland - vacation information
Holiday and vacation lodging in shannon ireland is the cost effective way to enjoy a beautiful part of a wonderful island.
Bed and breakfast accommodation, the holiday lodging solution, is perfect for families, couples and singles, and can be found either in the heart of the town, or on the outskirts, close by the landscapes most visitors love.
Consult the Appletree Press guide 'Bed and Breakfast Ireland' by Elsie Dillard and Susan Causin will give you hundreds of ideas about where to spend your time lodging in shannon ireland and other great vacation spots.
www.irelandseye.com /pdf/lodging_in_shannon_ireland.htm   (282 words)

  
 Rex Travel ~ Abercrombie & Kent - Shannon Princess Barge
We meet in Dublin at Aberdeen Lodge Hotel at 3:00 pm and transfer to 'Shannon Princess II,' moored in Killaloe, taking time for a stroll around the picturesque town and, perhaps, a visit to 13th-century St. Flannan's Cathedral before dinner on board.
Terryglass has twice won the highly coveted national designation of Ireland's "Tidiest Town." We lunch ashore at the quaint Derg Restaurant, followed by an excursion to Leap Castle, an original Irish Chieftain's home and reputed to be Ireland's most haunted residence.
After lunch at the popular Quays Restaurant, a truly unique establishment, we have time to shop for local crafts, before returning to 'Shannon Princess II.' Dinner is served as we cruise north through the Portumna Swing Bridge and enter the lock at Meelick on our way to our overnight mooring at Banagher.
www.rextravel.com /ak/barge/shannon.htm   (569 words)

  
 RSA Security - Press Release - RSA Security Opens Office in Shannon, Ireland
The Shannon facility will serve as a beachhead for RSA Security's manufacturing and operations in the rapidly growing international market, targeting companies native to Europe as well as multi-national organizations with operations in the region.
The new plant, backed by Shannon Development, is a further example of the commitment RSA Security has to the growing international security industry.
The office is located at 127 Shannon Free Zone, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland and can be reached at 353-61-725100 and http://www.rsasecurity.ie.
www.rsasecurity.com /press_release.asp?doc_id=927&id=1034   (659 words)

  
 Hotel barge cruises, Ireland, Lower Shannon, Shannon Princess
The 10 passenger Shannon Princess II is the largest hotel barge cruising the Lower Shannon.
The legends and fables of Ireland are found everywhere and well understood by the warm and hospitable Irish people whose extraordinary history has been varied and sometimes difficult but who somehow always find the time to chat and discuss the time of the day.
Guests shall be met at 3.00pm at the Aberdeen Lodge Hotel in Dublin and transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess at her charming Castleside mooring in the heart of Athlone.
www.hotelbarges.co.uk /ireland/index.htm   (713 words)

  
 Welcome to Shannon Region-Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Shannon Region is a very special part of the West of Ireland, carved by nature.
Water dominates from the dramatic Atlantic coastline to the majestic River Shannon.
With a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, forests, rivers and lakes...the Shannon Region is idyllic for couples.
www.shannonregiontourism.ie   (129 words)

  
 Shannon Cruise Holidays - Ireland Accommodation Information Guide
With 3 departure Bases at Carrick-on-Shannon at the junction of the Boyle and Shannon rivers, Portumna at the top of the majestic Lough Derg and Belturbet on the Erne, you can choose between quite different types of waters to spend a lovely holiday.
You have canals, narrow and wider sections of river, and lakes dotted with islands.
There are only 6 locks on the entire Shannon and 16 automatic ultra modern electronic locks on the Shannon-Erne waterway.
www.12travel.ie /ie/packages/cruising/shannon.html   (219 words)

  
 Shannon, Ireland from Belfast - Flight Comparison.co.uk
The flights to Shannon may not be available at the listed price on the particular dates you wish to travel - they may even only be available for a day or two during the month.
You have chosen to display flights departing from Belfast, in Northern Ireland to Shannon.
At the moment, this is the only departure airport that we list from Ireland (Eire and Northern Ireland) to Shannon.
www.flightcomparison.co.uk /flightcomparison/flights/flyshannonfrombelfastbfssnn.htm   (651 words)

  
 Local Favourites Shannon - Ireland Travel Information Guide
Burkes Armada is set in a commanding position overlooking the ocean at the seaside resort of Spanish Point on the rugged coast of West Clare.
Situated in one of Ireland’s most famous villages, Bunratty Castle Hotel lies a stones throw from the famous 15th Century Bunratty Castle and within stumbling distance of one of its medieval banquets.
The Burren is one of Ireland's surprises for the discerning traveller.
www.12travel.com /ie/accommodation/Local-Favourites/Shannon   (443 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in Shannon, Ireland: 3 star hotel deals
The lure of Ireland lies in its landscapes and its people, and it is through involvement with either, or both, that visitors get to experience the soul of this ancient land of saints and scholars.
A comfortable and convenient stop-over for Shannon airport or as an alternative to Limerick town centre, the hotel is close to Bunratty castle and attractions.
Located in the town of Shannon, yet just 2kms from Shannon airport this hotel is an ideal base to tour this region.
www.cheapaccommodation.com /Shannon/3-star-hotel   (632 words)

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