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This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Shannon is a new town in County Clare, Ireland, situated on the estuary of the River Shannon which gives it its name. Home to Shannon Airport, it lies halfway between the city of Limerick, in County Limerick, and Ennis, the county town of County Clare, and is thus conveniently located for visiting both counties.

See this icon of Irish legend and the poetry of W.B. Yeats from all over the county. Climb to its summit for magnificent coastal views.

Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.

Wander around the ancient megalithic tombs that have lain in the heart of County Sligo for nearly 6,000 years.

Spend a day fishing and explore the cobblestone streets of this picturesque village, a short drive from Kilkenny.

Spend a day fishing and explore the cobblestone streets of this picturesque village, a short drive from Kilkenny.

Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.

Spend a day fishing and explore the cobblestone streets of this picturesque village, a short drive from Kilkenny.

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Come for the culture, and stay for the craic. Ireland’s compact capital has something for everyone.

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Wander around the ancient megalithic tombs that have lain in the heart of County Sligo for nearly 6,000 years.