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The 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 (6,525 sq mi), – approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland. … See more
By tradition the Shannon is said to rise in the Shannon Pot, a small pool in the townland of Derrylahan on the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland, … See more
Settlements along the river (going upriver) include Kilrush, Tarbert, Glin, Foynes, Askeaton, Shannon Town, Limerick, Castletroy See more
1755 to 1820
Though the Shannon has always been important for navigation in Ireland, there is a fall of only 18 m (59 ft) in its first 250 km (160 mi). … See moreSionnann
According to Irish mythology, the river was named after a woman (in many sources a member of the Tuatha de Danaan) named Sionann (older … See moreThe Shannon Callows, areas of lowland along the river, are classified as a Special Area of Conservation. See more
The river began flowing along its present course after the end of the last glacial period.
Ptolemy See moreThere are also many canals connecting with the River Shannon. The Royal Canal and the Grand Canal connect the Shannon to Dublin and the Irish Sea. It is linked to the See more
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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 …
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