natural wonder
The Burren
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Munster, Ireland · Europe
Shannon sits on the route: 10 minutes from Newmarket on Fergus, 40km from The Burren.
Shannon is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 9,729, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shannon sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shannon to your route.
Wolfe Tones is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Shannon in County Clare, Ireland. The Wolfe Tones na Sionna club was founded in 1967.
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Shannon is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7039 latitude, -8.8642 longitude.
Shannon has a population of approximately 9,729 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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7 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
40 km · about 45 min drive
national park
Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.
41 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Spectacular sea cliffs rising 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ireland's most visited natural attraction with 700-foot sea cliffs stretching for 8 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Dramatic 20km trail along the cliff edge from Hags Head to Doolin, offering ever-changing perspectives of Ireland's most famous sea cliffs.
49 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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