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Car Hire Shannon Region

The Shannon Region can be found in the mid-west of Ireland, Shannon is a special place, where you can refresh your spirit away from the frenetic and crowded cities of the world

In this compact area, 190 kilometres from end to end, you will discover stunning landscapes, Atlantic seascapes, great sporting activity, entertainment, top visitor attractions, fun, music, un-crowded beaches, clifftop and mountain walks, quiet country roads and everywhere the artifacts of Ireland’s ancient history.

The Shannon Region is easily reached by sea and air. Shannon Airport is at the heart of the Region and is therefore the easiest way to reach it. Kerry Airport (Farranfore), at the southern tip of the Region is also a good gateway choice. The Region is approx. one and a half hours drive time from Cork Airport and ferry port, about three hours from Rosslare, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin ferryports.

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.

The Shannon Region has good rail connections and a network of uncrowded roads which are a pleasure for the motorist or cyclist.

One of the great appeals of the Shannon Region is that it is richly endowed with a range of visitor attractions that provides the visitor with a wide choice of opportunity for enjoyment, whatever the weather. The Region’s attraction includes castles, folk parks, show-caves, museums, water-worlds, sea-life centres, pet-farms, boat trips and much more