River Shannon facts for kids

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The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland. It runs mainly in a north/south direction, dividing Ireland geographically between east and west. It is thought to rise in Shannon Pot in County Cavan, and enters the sea in the Shannon Estuary at Limerick. The river represents a major physical barrier between east and west.


Images for kids

  • Shannon Pot (474383119)

    The Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the river

  • Upper Shannon catchment

    Upper Shannon catchment (with Shannon source, Owenmore River and Boyle River Basin)

  • Boats on shannon rally

    2012 Shannon Boat Rally

  • Shannon at Limerick

    River Shannon at Limerick, where it flows into the Shannon Estuary

  • Shannonbridge

    Shannonbridge, County Offaly

  • Athlone

    Athlone, County Westmeath

  • ShannonRiversml

    Course of River Shannon


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