Communities on either side of the Shannon Estuary were united as part of a unique event last week, as the renowned Ilen ship followed the path of the old Cargo Ships down the Shannon Estuary, transporting ‘Gift Cargo Boxes’ between communities on each side of the Estuary.
Shannon Foynes Port CEO Pat Keating has said that the reinstatement of the Limerick to Foynes rail link will be a huge boost to plans to develop the Shannon Estuary into a global floating offshore wind energy and Atlantic transhipment hub.
A man was rescued from the Shannon Estuary this afternoon after his jet-ski broke down leaving him drifting dangerously close to a busy shipping channel.
A major search and rescue operation was mounted this afternoon after a young man was reported to be stuck in mud amid rising water in the Shannon Estuary.
Loop Head Lighthouse has recorded an increase in visitor numbers for a sixth successive year with latest figures for 2017 showing that 14,227 visiting the County Clare attraction between March and September.
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan has unveiled the route for the Shannon Estuary Drive - the first in what is hoped to be a series of drives which will be developed by Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with local stakeholders to encourage visitors to discover the variety of inland visitor experiences as they travel along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Stakeholders engaged in the development and management of the Shannon Estuary have produced a marketing film promoting the deep water marine investment opportunities along Ireland’s largest and deepest estuary.
