Lough Allen Canal

Shannon Cycle

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June 11th 2023
I now have three days cycling south under my belt. A mixture of roads, cycle path and canal side greenways. Surprisingly there is no Shannon cycle route as such. There are cycle routes, local loops mainly, and more in development, but still a way to go. From looking at the tourist information boards in each county, they are all very keen to show cycle routes and loops in their own county, but ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more