River Shannon - Wikipedia
WEBThe River Shannon (Irish: Abhainn na Sionainne, an tSionainn, an tSionna) is the major river on the island of Ireland, and at 360 km (224 miles) in length, is the longest river in the British Isles. It drains the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,900 km 2 (6,525 sq mi), – approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland.
River Shannon | Ireland, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBRiver Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, rising in northwestern County Cavan and flowing for about 161 miles (259 km) in a southerly direction to enter the Atlantic Ocean via a 70-mile (113-kilometre) estuary below Limerick city. It drains an area of 6,060 square miles (15,695 square km).
River Shannon, Ireland - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Winding 224 miles through Ireland is the River Shannon, the longest in the country. It was formed at the end of the last Ice Age. Its route creates a natural border between the western and eastern parts of Ireland and runs through 11 counties. The Shannon estuary in Limerick is its final destination where the River Shannon joins with …
The River Shannon - Ireland's Longest and Most Famous Waterway
WEBThe River Shannon is Ireland’s longest river and, thanks to the myriad of folklore and songs that surround – it’s also one of the country’s most famous waterways. Read on to discover the delights of Ireland’s River Shannon, which can be experienced aboard the Shannon Princess…
River Shannon: Facts About the Longest River in Ireland
WEBJan 17, 2013 · Country: Ireland. Length: 360 km (224 miles) Source: Shannon Pot, Culicagh Mountain, County Cavan. Mouth: Shannon Estuary, Limerick. Other Facts About the River Shannon. The Shannon divides Ireland, with Connacht in the west and Leinster and Munster to the east and south. The river flows through 11 of the counties of Ireland.
The History of the Shannon - Waterways Ireland Archive Portal
WEBThe History of the Shannon. The longest river in the British Isles, the Shannon has played an important part in history from early times, offering attractive sites for monastic settlements, access to the country for Vikings, a line of defence in Napoleonic times, and as trade route. 1755.
Boat-life on the magnificent and mystical River Shannon
WEBSep 28, 2022 · Leon Ó Cathasaigh. @IrishCentral. Sep 28, 2022. An aerial view of Shannonbridge on the River Shannon. Getty. One of the best ways to see real Ireland is by cruising along the River...
River Shannon - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBTourism Ireland. The longest river in Ireland is the River Shannon. It flows in a generally southerly direction for about 161 miles (259 kilometers) through the center of the country before joining the Atlantic Ocean. It is neither a fast-flowing nor a deep river. It drains an area of 6,060 square miles (15,695 square kilometers).
Ireland | The River Shannon | Nature | PBS
WEBJun 16, 2008 · Rising in the misty moors of County Cavan, the Shannon tumbles and twists 200 miles to the Atlantic Ocean, nearly dividing Ireland in two. Along its banks are dozens of historic towns, castles ...
Shannon River Basin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Shannon River Basin consists of the area containing Ireland's longest river, the River Shannon, and all of its tributaries and lakes. The official Ordnance Survey Ireland length of the Shannon from its Shannon Pot source is 224 miles (360 km) made up of 63.5 miles (102.2 km) tidal water flow and 160.5 miles (258.3 km) freshwater flow.
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