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Shannonbridge Battlements Also at this time batteries were built along the Shannon estuary, on the north shore in Co. Clare from the West, at Kilcredaun, Doonaha and Kilkerin, on the South shore on Carrig Island and Tarbert Island, and in the centre of the estuary on Scattery Island. The principle fortifications in Shannonbridge are on the West bank of the river Shannon, a large barracks and two earthwork batteries were on the East bank south of the bridge, while to the north of the bridge on the island was a further earthwork battery or gun emplacement for several cannon. Shannonbridge is one of the three fortified passes still maintained upon the Shannon, the other two being Banagher and Athlone.’ homepage.tinet.ie /~rachra/battlements.html   (543 words)

Shannonbridge GAA club Shannonbridge GAA Club wish to extend their sincere Sympathy to the Kenny Family for the loss of Damian who died tragically in New York on Friday last. Shannonbridge GAA Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to the Duffy and Kearns Family for the recent loss of Annie O' Connell who passed away last week. Shannonbridge GAA Club wish to extend their Sincere Sympathy to Sean Kelly and his Family for the recent loss of his Sister Brid Brady who passed away last weekend. homepage.tinet.ie /~rachra/gaanews.html   (1645 words)

Shannonbridge GAA club Shannonbridge lead by 0-7 to 0-6 at the break despite playing into a strong breeze. Shannonbridge clinched their first Offaly junior Championship title with a convincing win six point win over a gallant Mucklagh outfit in O’ Connor Park Tullamore. Shannonbridge gained their first major success since the Club was formed in 1972 when they scored four points over Ferbane in Ballycumber. homepage.eircom.net /~rachra/gaapastglories.html   (929 words)

Callows - River Shannon - Athlone to Portumna - Walks - Inland Waterways - Ireland - IWAI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) A short walk across the bridge at Shannonbridge from the village to the west bank takes one to an impressive example of artillery fortifications of the early nineteenth century. Shannonbridge is surrounded by a number of extensive areas of bogland. Return to Shannonbridge via Cappaleitra (the local name for the hamlet named Cappaleitrim on Map 47) OR continue to the end of the track by Devinish Island (M982285) and return by the route described at the River Bank Walk above. walks.iwai.ie /callows/index.shtml   (2937 words)

Shannonbridge Shannonbridge's Junior Footballers championship aspirations came to an end in Ferbane on Saturday evening last, when a draw was not enough to keep the Shannonsiders in contention for honors this season. Shannonbridge started the game well and Shane Kelly bagged a goal midway through the first half to give the Bridge a lead of 1-2 to 0-4 at the interval. Shannonbridge had some good performances on the day with Alan Gunning shinning in the back line while up front Mike Devine was effective at full forward and contributed a good point. shannonbridge.blogspot.com   (11306 words)

History of Shannonbridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Rachra is generally considered the old name for Shannonbridge, but 'Shannonbridge' was adopted after the building of the bridge in 1757. It is said that the military initially constructed a village, the 'first Shannonbridge', in the vicinity of Temple Duff graveyard just south of the power station (it can be seen in the 25 inch map). In the 1950's in Shannonbridge a ridge of grass ran along the centre of the street. homepage.eircom.net /~rachra/history.html   (246 words)

Great Britain encyclopedia : Cultural Information , Maps, Great Britain politics and officials, Great Britain History. ... Shannonbridge (Irish: Rachra) is a town with a population of around 600, located on the River Shannon in County Offaly in Ireland, some 10 km south of Clonmacnoise. Shannonbridge was heavily fortified by the British in the Napoleonic era. The Clonmacnoise and West Offaly narrow-gauge railway, which is principally used to transport the peat to the power station, provides passenger tours of the peatlands. www.ukiworld.com /wiki2-Shannonbridge   (228 words)

Ballycumber GAA - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Shannonbridge enjoyed a slight edge in the early exchanges, but found scores difficult to come by. Ballycumber played the better football in the second half, aided it must be said by the dismissal of a Shannonbridge player for an off the ball incident. Roger Ryan scored the first point for Shannonbridge from a free after 7 minutes and Peter Flynn levelled for Ballycumber in the 17th minute. www.ballycumbergaa.com /MinorHistory4.aspx?sm=minorHist   (505 words)

Dáil Éireann - Volume 263 - 26 October, 1972 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannonbridge (Offaly) ... O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport and Power if the proposal to build a briquette factory at Shannonbridge, County Offaly, is still under consideration; and if it will be possible for Bord na Móna to reach an early decision in regard to this proposal. In reply to a parliamentary question on the 27th October, 1965, I was informed that the proposal for a briquette factory at Shannonbridge—— Lenihan: First of all, the first power station has started at Shannonbridge with the consequent employment, of which the Deputy is aware, in his constituency and in my constituency. www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0263/D.0263.197210260070.html   (691 words)

ESB > News and Events > ESB Begins Consultation Process on New Shannonbridge Peat Plant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) ESB has commenced its consultation process on the proposed new Peat Plants in Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly and Lanesboro, Co. Longford. The company has produced a briefing leaflet outlining the new development which will be distributed to the local community over the next couple of weeks. Construction is expected to start in early 2002 and the plant is expected to come into operation by the end of 2004. www.esb.ie /main/news_events/press_release12.jsp   (264 words)

Speckled Booklet Religion And Politics Returning to Ireland to share occasion with his family he was one of the concelebrants of the Jubilee Mass of his classmates in All Hallows College, Dublin, on June 22nd, 1980, when the sermon was preached by Bishop John J. Scanlon of Honolulu. A week after a similar Jubilee Mass was concelebrated with neighbouring priests in St. Ciaran's Church, Shannonbridge, at which all his family and friends attended; his brothers, sisters, and nephews and fifty grandnephews and grandnieces. His brothers are Kieran Patrick Egan and Augustine Egan (Shannonbridge), James Joseph Egan and John Egan (Dublin) and his sisters are Agnes Keegan and Bridget Grennan (Tullamore); Theresa Smyth (Daingean), Alice Egan (Shannonbridge) and Evelyn Egan (Fivealley, Birr). www.clanegan.org /SpeckledBooklet/religionandpolitics.htm   (1551 words)

sell.com classifieds : Shannonbridge Pottery Bailey Rose Pitcher -No Reserve!! for sale (2V6T7) We love Shannonbridge Pottery and we bought many pieces of it and here is one of our favorites. Shannonbridge Pottery is one of the great Ireland potters, making 16 patterns of Chintzware in 23 different pieces. Shannonbridge, from Shannonbridge, Athlone, County Offaly, has long been recognized as an outstanding Irish potter and here's a piece we really love. www.sell.com /2V6T7   (438 words)

River Shannon & Lower River Suck - Shannonbridge, A Complete Coarse & Pike Fishing Guide The village of Shannonbridge is an old and long established angling centre located on the banks of the Mid River Shannon in Co Offaly, about half way between Lough Derg to the south and Lough Ree to the north. First time visitors to Shannonbridge are faced with the question of where to fish, as there is such a choice of angling waters. On this guide there is a total of 12 angling hotspots described, extending from Clonmacnoise on the River Shannon to the north of Shannonbridge, downstream through Shannonbridge village as far as Shannon harbour near Banagher, a total distance of about 14 miles. www.shannon-fishery-board.ie /guides/coarse/shannonbridge.htm   (787 words)

Ballycumber GAA - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) The Final was played in Ferbane against Shannonbridge, who were starting out on a journey that was to take them to a Senior County title. Shannonbridge just about deserved to win this game, because they led from start to finish, but never could pull away from Ballycumber. Shannonbridge had points from K O'Shea and V Mooney, after 36 minutes Jody Quinn saw a fisted effort just clear the crossbar after a Paul Gavin free had fallen short. www.ballycumbergaa.com /IntermediateHistory6.aspx?sm=interHist   (439 words)

sell.com classifieds : Gorgeous Shannonbridge Pottery Toile 2-Cup Teapot for sale (2PXJW) Shannonbridge Pottery, from Shannonbridge, Athlone, County Offaly is one of the premier potters in all of Ireland. Ann and Charles Hoysted, owners and designers at Shannonbridge, made 16 patterns of Chintzware in 23 different pieces and to own even one of them is to own some of Ireland's best. This is a Shannonbridge 2-cup teapot thrown in the 'toile' design. www.sell.com /2PXJW   (551 words)

ESB > News and Events >ESB Welcomes Planning Permissions for New Peat Stations at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) ESB today (Monday, 18 June, 2001) welcomed the news that it has received notification of decisions to grant planning permission from Offaly Co Council and Longford Co Council for the proposed state of the art peat fired power stations at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro. The new fluidised-bed peat plants will be commissioned in the next three years and will involve an investment of over £200 million (EUR 254m) in Co Offaly and Co Longford. The new stations at Shannonbridge and Lanesboro are scheduled for completion by 2004. www.esb.ie /main/news_events/press_release62.jsp   (332 words)

Ireland Irish Irish Regions: Offaly-Ireland: Business - Services and Shopping Situated in Clondelara in the picturesque village of Shannonbridge on the banks of the river shannon. The Old Fort Restaurant is in the newly restored main building of the Shannonbridge Fortifications. The fortifications are home to one of the midlands newest restaurant and our award winning head chef Brian Maher has prepared a range of tempting menus for you to savour. www.browseireland.com /Irish_Regions/Offaly-Ireland/Business_-_Services_and_Shopping/index.shtml   (352 words)

Dáil Éireann - Volume 260 - 12 April, 1972 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannonbridge Power Station. Cowen asked the Minister for Transport and Power when the proposed extension to Shannonbridge power station, County Offaly, will commence. Lenihan: I am informed by the ESB that a contract for preliminary site development work on the Shannonbridge extension has been completed. Work on the main boiler and turbine contracts is proceeding and some parts for the turbines have already been fabricated and tested. www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0260/D.0260.197204120024.html   (97 words)

Culliagh Boat House River Suck - A Complete Coarse & Pike Fishing Guide to Shannonbridge,Co Offaly A weed cutter attachment for your landing net handle may be a useful item in your tackle-box to clean a bank swim when you arrive. From Shannonbridge take the Ballinasloe road for about five miles. There is a track which leads down to the river, a distance of about three miles Look out for the small boathouse and there you are !. www.shannon-fishery-board.ie /guides/coarse/shannonbridge-culliagh.htm   (502 words)

Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Europe & ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Europe and Russia - Europe - Ireland - Laois and Offaly - County Offaly - Along The Shannon: Clonmacnois to Banagher - Shannonbridge From Clonmacnois, the road south skirts the Boora Bog to SHANNONBRIDGE. The road leading into the tiny village has a set of traffic lights where it meets the Shannon, as the narrow sixteen-span bridge can only accommodate single lane traffic. www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_locationId-30469.html   (719 words)

Shannonbridge home page This website provides a wealth of information about the village of Shannonbridge. Anyone wishing to contribute to local news, please email info@shannonbridge.net for instructions. The midlands finest new restaurant, situated in Shannonbridge Fortifications. www.shannonbridge.net   (117 words)

SHANNON-INFO.DE - Stevie's Bootstouren-Guide - Reiseberichte In der Zwischenzeit ist es auch schön geworden, und dieses schöne Wetter sollte uns mit Ausnahme eines Tages die ganze Reise über begleiten. Am Morgen fahren wir zurück an das Pier von Shannonbridge, nehmen eine Dusche und finden einen Iren, der uns nach Blackwater fährt, um den Torfabbau näher kennenzulernen. Erst spät kommen wir nach Shannonbridge zurück, und so bleiben wir eine weitere Nacht. www.shannon-info.de /irland6h.html   (770 words)

Softguide Ireland | Midlands Sights Blackwater, near Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly (Map midlands - H11) The area around Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly, is an important area for bog landscape. There is a Bog Tour and Field Walks, run by the state bog-harvesting company, Bord na Mona. www.softguide-ireland.com /sights/midlandssights.html   (213 words)

Dáil Éireann - Volume 103 - 14 November, 1946 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannonbridge Gárda ... Boland: I am not satisfied that the present premises are suitable for a permanent Gárda Station at Shannonbridge, and I have had provision made in my Department's post-war building programme for the erection of a new station. Flanagan: Could the Minister say if it is proposed to build the new station on the existing Board of Works site in Shannonbridge? Boland: I could not say what site will be chosen. historical-debates.oireachtas.ie /D/0103/D.0103.194611140034.html   (112 words)

Shannonbridge Vacation Rentals | Hotels HotStays.com features Shannonbridge vacation rentals, Shannonbridge cabin rentals, Shannonbridge cottage rentals, Shannonbridge holiday villas, Shannonbridge bed and breakfast inns and Shannonbridge condo rentals. We have over 200 properties in the Shannonbridge, Ireland area. Formally a convent; this cosy and welcoming hotel is ideally placed for exploring the beautiful scenery of Connemara; County Clare an www.hotstays.com /Ireland-Shannonbridge-vacation-rentals.html   (839 words)

Self Catering Rented Accommodation Shannonbridge County Offaly Ireland Self Catering Rented Accommodation Shannonbridge County Offaly Ireland Finally, when sport and play are over, sit back and relish the craic to be found in the local charming pubs that shadow the famous river. You will certainly take away happy memories of your stay in Shannonbridge. www.ebookireland.com /shannonbh.htm   (148 words)

Meadow View B&B Clonmacnois, Shannonbridge, Via Athlone, County Offaly Meadow View BandB Clonmacnois, Shannonbridge, Via Athlone, County Offaly A warm welcome awaits you on arrival with complimentary tea or coffee amidst a friendly enviroment. Located between Shannonbridge and Athlone there are many antiquities, entertainments, leisure activities e.t.c, to suit everyone. www.irishbeds.com /bnb/offaly/016.html   (103 words)

IWAI - Chronology 200s   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) IWAI launch bid for funding for Phase I work on the Ulster Canal from Interreg. Waterways Ireland installed new jetties above the bridge at Shannonbridge and announced plans for a 24-berth mooring at Portrunny, a 32-berth mooring at Ballyleague, Lanesborough and a revised scheme for additional mooring at Garrykennedy with a number of private marina schemes also planned. Heritage Council commissions two further Corridor Studies from Shannonbridge to Lanesborough and Lanesborough to Roosky and the Royal Canal from Richmond Harbour to Thomastown including the Longford Line. www.iwai.ie /org/2000s.html   (1136 words)

Boat and Barge Holidays and Vacations on the Shannon River Ireland Clonfert Cathedral is about ten miles from Shannonbridge, and is regarded as a classic example of Irish-Romanesque architecture. Built on the site of a monastery founded by St. Brendan, the intricate sandstone carvings of the building make this well worth a visit. The power station at Shannonbridge is an anglers Mecca. www.shannon-river.com /Activities.asp?Town=Shannonbridge   (445 words)

Cheap Shannonbridge, Offaly Bed and Breakfasts. Find and Reserve your Bed and Breakfast in Shannonbridge, Offaly, ... Find and Reserve your Bed and Breakfast in Shannonbridge, Offaly, Ireland Your search has returned 1 Bed and Breakfasts in Shannonbridge. Then why not try Self Catering in Shannonbridge www.goireland.com /scripts/low/Listing.asp?AreaType=T&AreaID=3869&SubjectID=47   (124 words)

Killion/Killian Genealogy Peggy McLaughlin told us about it: "You might want to add Killeen's Village Tavern, Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly to your list of Irish places related to the Killeens. I believe the Killeen family who run the pub were born in Moore, Co. Roscommon (Shannonbridge is just across the Shannon River from Moore)." Many Killion's are from County Roscommon, so the Leitrim-Roscommon Home Page can be a very valuable source of information. www.shsmedia.com /killion.html   (3955 words)

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