Boat Tour to Clonmacnoise
Price: €320
The cost of the tour is for the entire private hire of the boat for up to 5 people.
Duration of trip: 4.5 Hours
Departs at: 9:30 am
Departure point: Athlone Town Marina
Group size: Maximum Number 5 persons
Price Includes: Entrance to Clonmacnoise Museum ,Monastic Site & Guided Tour.
Boat Tour Concludes with a visit and a drink at Sean's Bar in Athlone, Irelands oldest pub.
Enjoy a cruise to Clonmacnoise south of Athlone on the River Shannon. Below is an outline of the tour:
The boat will be moored up under the ancient castle in Athlone and from there the majestic trip will start through the lough gates onto Clonmacnoise and return to Athlone finishing with a drink in Sean's Bar, the world's oldest bar.
Heading south passing the meadows & callows on the west side where you will see native wildlife such as:
Moorhen, Little Grebe, Mute Swan, Coot and Grey Heron.
The peat bogs which surround the river are home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and are preserved as a natural habitat for the now rare corncrake.
Clonmacnoise is an ancient monastic site and approaching Clonmacnoise by river is simply majestic.
A walk amongst the peaceful stone ruins of this famous place will conjure images of the saints and scholars of Ireland’s renowned Golden Age of learning.
Founded by St Ciaran in the mid-6th century, it became a great centre of religion and learning.
Visitors can see three high crosses, a cathedral, seven churches and two round towers. The beautifully preserved structures of Clonmacnoise Cathedral, Temple Doolin, Melaghlin will impress and leave those who visit Clonmacnoise with an authentic sense of the history of Ireland.
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FAQ
What do you provide on this tour?
Professional Tour Guide and a truly unique experience of the Hidden Heartlands by water.
Life Jackets & Safety Equipment
Transport
What should guests bring with them?
Rain Gear, Walking Shoes, Camera, picnic lunch
