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The River Queen
Banagher, Co. Offaly
Family friendly
Free car parking
Enjoy a one hour boat trip from Shannonbridge, Clonmacnoise taking in the spectacular natural beauty of the Shannon waterway.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a Shannon cruise on board our 50 seater passenger boat the “River Queen” Enjoy a one hour river cruise from Shannonbridge/Clonmacnoise, taking in the spectacular natural beauty of the Shannon waterway, the now famous navigational channel used by barges on the traditional Shannon route some years ago.

This is a wonderful chance to view and visit Clonmacnoise by river, Europe’s most highly regarded monastic site. View the many ruins that exist from early Christianity, explore and learn its many violent and destructive episodes in its history. The “River Queen”, enclosed with all round visibility, has full bar facilities and live commentary on board provided by our friendly captain. Departs every Wednesday during July & August

Alternative days can also be arranged by appointment for groups. Private parties, schools, clubs, work outings are catered for and cruises can be arranged to suit particular requirements.

Wednesday Boat Trip departing from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnoise.

Depart Shannonbridge @ 14.00hrs - Arrive Clonmacnoise at 15.00hrs - Depart Clonmacnoise at 16.00hrs - Arrive Shannonbridge at 17.00hrs

Sunday Boat Trip departing from the Marina Banagher.

Depart Banagher @ 15.00hrs (1 & 1/2 hour return trip)

Contact details
The Marina, Curraghavarna, Banagher, Co. Offaly, R42 TW99, Ireland
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