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CANAL BOAT HOLIDAYSon the Shannon

With its 220km of navigable waterways and the longest river of the British Isles the River Shannon is a wonderfully preserved natural setting and a paradise for fishermen. With zero commercial traffic found out on the water and only a few locks this is a great boating holiday destination for slowing down and enjoying the picturesque villages and beautiful countryside found along your route.
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One week 24h00
from 1723 €

A nature and history adventure around Lough Key

Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon
One week : A nature and history adventure around Lough Key - from 1723 euros
One week 22h00
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A cultural cruise along the River Shannon

Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon
One week : A cultural cruise along the River Shannon - from 1723 euros
One week 22h00
from 1723 €

A boating holiday around Lough Derg

Shannon
Banagher
One week : A boating holiday around Lough Derg - from 1723 euros
One week 16h00
from 1723 €

Head north!

Shannon
Banagher
One week : Head north! - from 1723 euros
One week 20h00
One way
from 1723 €

Follow in the footsteps of the Celts

Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon
One week : Follow in the footsteps of the Celts - from 1723 euros
One week 20h00
One way
from 1723 €

Follow in the footsteps of the Celts

Shannon
Banagher
One week : Follow in the footsteps of the Celts - from 1723 euros
Two weeks 52h00
from 3446 €

Enjoy the River Shannon from every angle

Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon
Two weeks : Enjoy the River Shannon from every angle - from 3446 euros
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CANAL BOAT RENTAL ON THE RIVER SHANNON

For 2024 Nicols added the new boating holiday destination of Ireland allowing customers to hire a stylish and spacious canal boat (no boating licence is needed) to discover the River Shannon and the Shannon-Erne Canal in the Republic of Ireland. Various boating holiday itineraries are available from the following two Nicols bases at Carrick-on-Shannon and Banagher:


From Carrick-on-Shannon:

After collecting your Nicols boat, your home for the week, reach Leitrim and take the Shannon-Erne Canal which, with its 63km length and 18 locks, connects the two rivers that make up its name. Explore the canal to Ballinamore then retrace your steps. The winding River Shannon then takes you to Lough Key, in the middle of which sits an island that’s home to McDermott’s Castle. In the town of Boyle visit the 12th century Cistercian abbey or further south and at Athlone, one of the largest towns on the banks of the Shannon, you’ll find many traditional pubs and restaurants waiting for you.


From Banagher:

Start your boating holiday by heading up the River Shannon towards Athlone, passing by the famous ruined monastery of Clonmacnoise. Also known as ‘the seven churches’ this is worth the slight detour – especially for history buffs. In the opposite direction heading south, take a visit to the Renaissance castle of Portumna before continuing on to Lough Derg which is a stunning lake around which you’ll find many pubs and restaurants typical of the region.

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