THE RIVERS SHANNON and ERNE Region Guide Belleek LOWER LOUGH ERNE
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THE RIVERS SHANNON AND ERNE Region guide Belleek LOWER LOUGH ERNE Approx time No. of locks Belleek 5 hr 1 Enniskillen Enniskillen 1 hr 0 Bellanaleck 9 hr 30 min 1 Bellanaleck 1 hr 0 Carrybridge UPPER LOUGH Carrybridge 2 hr 30 min 0 ERNE Inishfendra 2 hr 15 min 2 Ballyconnell 4 hr 12 hr 15 min 3 17 Inishfendra Ballinamore 6 hr 12 Ballyconnell Leitrim 45 min 45 min 0 0 L OUGH Y Intersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough Key A 30 min 30 min 0 0 ALLEN W Belturbet Ballinamore R E Carrick-on-Shannon T 3 hr 1 A Drumshanbo W N E Dromod 15 min Lough Key E R 0 O N Leitrim S H A N N Roosky 2 hr 10 hr 50 min 1 3 Tarmonbarry 1 hr 35 min 1 Boyle CARRICKON Lanesborough 4 hr 0 SHANNON Athlone 2 hr 15 min 1 Clonmacnoise 1 hr 0 8 hr 2 Shannonbridge 1 hr 45 min 0 Banagher Dromod 3 hr 1 Maximum speed allowed Portumna 5 on canals in km/h N 30 min 0 Roosky O N N Terryglass 2 hr 0 A There are no speed limits on rivers H 0 Tarmonbarry S Dromineer 45 min 4 hr 0 and in loughs, although please slow Garrykennedy 15 min 0 down as you pass moored boats, 0 Lanesborough Middle of Lough Derg 30 min 0 marinas, fishermen and in narrow Killaloe channels where your wash can cause damage to the bank and wildlife. Approx time No. of locks Pass oncoming boats on L OUGH Leitrim 1 hr 45 min 1 hr 45 min 3 3 REE Drumshanbo the right-hand side Approx time No. of locks Athlone Intersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough Key 2 hr 1 Lough Key Forest and Activit Park 45 min 5 hr 15 min 0 2 Clonmacnoise Boyle 2 hr 30 min 1 Shannonbridge Intersection of River Shannon and branch to Lough Key Approx time No. of locks N O N N A Middle of Lough Derg H 30 min 0 S Banagher Mountshannon 1 hr 15 min 3 hr 0 0 Scarri� 1 hr 15 min 0 PORTUMNA Middle of Lough Derg Terryglass L OUGH Approx time No. of locks DERG Inishfendra 45 min 45 min 0 0 Belturbet Mountshannon Dromineer Times are an approximation only and are calculated on the basis of an average speed of 7.5km/h and an average time of 12 minutes Scarriff to pass through a lock. Your speed, the flow of the water and the time it takes to go through locks will all affect your progress. Garrykennedy Killaloe BELLEEK Staghal Church, BELTURBET Belturbet Although just a small village, Belturbet is a peaceful and welcoming town by the canal. Take a walk Belleek is one of Ireland’s top five downtown to discover the beautiful Staghal Church. If you stay the night, tourist destinations due to its you can dine in one of the many fine restaurants. world-renowned history in pottery, china and porcelain production. Recommended restaurant: Seven Horse Restaurant on Main Street, a Cycle around town before 10 minute walk from the town moorings stopping at the Visitor Centre Amenities: You’ll find supermarkets, pharmacies, a butchers and a bakery. where you’ll learn all about the Farmers Market: Fri (4pm-7pm, May-Oct) - Village Hall carpark famous porcelain, and pick up a gift at the shop. You can also enjoy a walk to the pretty Castle Caldwell BALLYCONNELL Bear Essentials, in the west of the town. Ballyconnell A picturesque town with a number Recommended restaurant: The of good restaurants and typical Forge Restaurant, Main Street. 15 pubs. Fishing fans are spoilt for minutes walk from the harbour. choice with a warren of lakes and Amenities: There are two rivers containing everything from Belleek Pottery supermarkets, Centra and tench to monster pike. 2km south Mckeoughs Foodmarket. of the river, the Slieve Russell Hotel and Golf club will impress the most avid golfer and must be visited, even if just for afternoon tea. ENNISKILLEN And a short taxi ride in the other direction is the enchanting Bear Enniskillen is the biggest city of Fermanagh County. Downtown, take Essentials teddy bear gift shop a walk and visit the magnificent Anglican Cathedral, St Macartin. On and visitor centre, which includes a the outskirts, there are pretty places to stop and admire, including the vintage teddy bear collection. gardens near the old fortified house in Tully Castle. Visit the imposing Castle Coole, a magnificent 18th-century mansion and landscape park Recommended restaurant: owned by the National Trust, and a perfect location for a refreshing walk. Angler’s Rest, located on Main Street a short distance from the Recommended restaurant: The Devenish Lounge, located on Darling river banks. Street, close by to the River Erne. Amenities: You’ll find a Amenities: You’ll find everything you need here – shops, supermarkets, supermarket, butchers and pharmacies, bakeries, butchers, cafés and restaurants. pharmacy here. St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen BALLINAMORE DRUMSHANBO Ballinamore is a green and peaceful town with many activities Drumshanbo is a typical Irish village, with GOLFING WITH A VIEW on offer. Walk the hiking paths around the town, take to your a once-thriving iron-mining industry. The Enniskillen Golf Club is bicycle or visit the equestrian centre (353 71 964 5708). city has a great religious past, and has three within easy walking distance Drumcoura Lake Resort is located just outside the town of churches that you can visit. Around the from the town centre. This Ballinamore. The resort has a horse riding arena, a saloon bar lake, there are also beautiful walking paths. superb 18-hole parkland and restaurant which combines the best elements of a wild The present parish church, St. Patrick’s was course has mature tree west saloon, with the atmosphere and friendliness of an Irish erected in 1845. Before that, parishioners lined fairways along with bar. The Drumcoura Lake Resort is also a great place worshipped in a church which stood near elevated tees overlooking the for trekking. the site of the Famine Graveyard. surrounding area. You won’t fail to notice the outstanding Recommended restaurant: Smyth’s Bar, a traditional Irish pub Recommended restaurant: Lough Allen views over the town and located on Main Street, a short walk from the canal. Hotel, a 10 minute walk from the moorings surrounding countryside. Amenities: You’ll find supermarkets, pharmacies, butcher, Amenities: You’ll find a supermarket and Castel Coole, Eniskillen bakery and various shops here. pharmacy here. DROMOD This small village has three lovely pubs and a restaurant, and is noted for its excellent fishing on nearby Loughs Bofin and Boderg. The Bog Oak water feature in the centre of the village is entitled ‘The Lough Key Castle Weeping Tree’ and was made by on Lough Key a local craftsman from a piece of bog oak which was found nearby. Segway tour Recommended restaurant: LOUGH KEY Cox’s Steakhouse, located a short Keenan Hotel, distance from Dromod Harbour Tarmonbarry Explore Lough Key Forest and Leisure Park (+353 71 967 3122) for guaranteed Recommended on Harbour Road. family fun, come rain or shine. Lough Key Forest Park is renowned for its stunning restaurant: The views, varied wildlife and historic buildings. It also has a wonderful visitor centre Moorings Bar & with a treetop canopy walk, outdoor adventure playgrounds, segway tours and Restaurant, overlooking TARMONBARRY activities, and a Lakeside Café. Inside, you’ll find the innovative Boda Borg, a the Lough Key Marina. Swedish concept and unique to Ireland. A challenge for both adults and children, Amenities: There’s a Tarmonbarry is a welcoming once you enter the two-storey complex only teamwork, ingenuity and trial & error few small supermarkets town with many signs of the past. will allow you to progress through its 47 rooms! It contains fun-filled activities, here, and a pharmacy. Discover the hidden Abbey in the imaginative puzzles and enjoyable tasks, but no instructions. church grounds, built in the 12th century, or enjoy the sight of the great Carriglas Manor. Built in the early 19th century, this Tudor revival house was designed by CARRICK-ON-SHANNON Daniel Robertson and formerly the residence of the Lefroy Family. It is Carrick-on-Shannon is the largest town in the county of Leitrim, and now owned by the Ireland National one of Ireland’s fastest growing resorts. It is the perfect destination Trust. If you stay for the night in Fishing near for a short break with an abundance of visitor attractions, top-class Tarmonbarry, enjoy the plentiful Tarmonbarry restaurants, nightlife and shopping. Parke’s Castle, situated in an local pubs and restaurants. idyllic setting on the banks of Lough Gill, was built in 1610 when Robert Parke completed his fortified manor house on the site of Guinness Carrick-on-Shannon town, Leitrim Recommended restaurant: an earlier 15th century castle. Visit the unique Costello Memorial Keenan Hotel, next to the LAKESIDE GOLFING Chapel, reputed to be the second smallest chapel in the world, and moorings. LEITRIM erected by Edward Costello to mark his devotion to his wife, who ROOSKY Amenities: You’ll find a On the south-eastern died in 1877. The ruins of the old Carrick Castle can be glimpsed on supermarket, pharmacy, butcher, shores of Lough Ree is Glasson Golf Club, boasting superb A quiet and pretty little village straddling the Carrick Bridge. The Mulvey Centre offers a children’s play area, The beautiful village of Roosky bakery and various shops here. lakeside scenery and tour-quality the canal, Leitrim is a great place for suitable for all ages, plus indoor bowling (+353 71 96 21605).