Guided Daily Boat Tour to Clonmacnoise
Specialising in luxury small group tours
- Water Taxi Service
- Boat Tours of Lough Ree
This project has been part funded by Westmeath Local Community Development Committee under the Rural Development LEADER Programme 2014-2022.
Guided Boat tour to Clonmacnoise
Enjoy a cruise along the River Shannon with your Bord Failte Accredited Tour guide taking in the delightful scenery & wildlife along the callows south of Athlone before arriving at the ancient monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.
Duration: 4 hours approx.
Daily Departures at: 9:30am
Group size: Max 5 people
€250 for the boat.
Boat Tour of Lough Ree
Travel along the River Shannon in style. Come on board and cruise the lakes of Athlone, taking in the majestic islands, history & natural beauty. Your Failte Ireland accredited guide will pass his vast knowledge onto you for a tour not to forget.
Duration: 90 minute - Private boat Tour
Group size: Max 5 people
Tour Times:
9.30 am, 2.00pm, 6.30 pm
€150 per boat trip.
Take Lough Ree's first-ever water taxi from Athlone to some of Ireland's top restaurants & hotels. Arrive in style for your special evening with friends.
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Customer Reviews
Sarah from Ohio
"Upon meeting Pearse, it was like meeting an old friend that we didn’t know we had. He was extremely knowledgeable and gracious"
A little about your guide...
Pearse Connell
I was born in Athlone beside the River Shannon & have spent all my life exploring and sharing the river- its beauty, its tranquility, and its Celtic history with my family. From an early age, I have explored the many islands on Lough Ree, camping, fishing, and sailing.
Qualifications:
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Boat Skippers License
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Bord Failte Qualified Tour Guide specialising in Irish Landscape, History & Culture
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Qualified Limousine Driver with over 20 years experience working in the business and tourism sectors.
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Qualified First Responder: On land & water. This is renewed every two years.
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A note from Pearse:
"I would be thrilled to welcome you on one of my tours. I am a qualified Bord Failte Ireland Tour Guide with over 35 years experience of boating and exploring the Shannon region. There is so much to see and do here on the water. Let me take you on a journey like no other.
Please contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you"
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