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Things to see in Shannon, County Clare (Ireland): 26 places and when to go
Shannon, County Clare is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Temples (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Bunratty Castle, Ennis Cathedral and Dromore Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 52.7038, -8.8641
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 4.1 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shannon, County Clare
The places in and around Shannon, County Clare, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bunratty CastleCastle in Co. Clare, Ireland3.6 km
- Ennis CathedralChurch in County Clare, Ireland17 km
- Dromore CastleTower house in County Clare, Ireland26 km
- Quin AbbeyLate medieval Franciscan friary in Co. Clare13 km
- Ballymarkahan CastleRuined tower house, County Clare, Ireland11 km
- Ennis FriaryFormer Franciscan friary in County Clare, Ireland18 km
- Ballyhannon CastleHistoric site in County Clare, Ireland11 km
- Dysert O'Dea Monastery12th century Irish church27 km
- O'Dea CastleCastle in Ireland27 km
- Killeen CowparkChurch ruin in County Limerick, Ireland11 km
- Killulta ChurchChurch ruin in County Limerick, Ireland8.5 km
- Kilmihill RingfortRingfort (rath) in County Limerick, Ireland27 km
- Ardagh FortRingfort (rath) in County Limerick, Ireland27 km
- Askeaton AbbeyFranciscan monastery in Ireland13 km
- Askeaton CastleCastle ruins in Askeaton, County Limerick14 km
- Canon Island AbbeyHistoric site in County Clare, Ireland12 km
- Craggaunowen CastleFortified tower house in County Clare, Ireland13 km
- Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumMuseum in Ireland20 km
- Killone AbbeyRuined abbey in County Clare, Ireland15 km
- MonasternagalliaghduffRuined abbey in County Limerick, Ireland20 km
- MooghaunHillfort in Clare8.9 km
- Prospect HillHill in County Limerick, Ireland29 km
- Dromore Wood LoopHiking26 km
- Mid Clare WayLong-distance trail in County Clare, Ireland19 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Michael's Church
- Food and drink: Western Herd Brewing Company
When to go to Shannon, County Clare
The best time to visit Shannon, County Clare is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:54
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:23
- DecBetter not7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shannon, County Clare
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 4.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Limerick51 places17 km
- Kilmallock16 places38 km
- Lisdoonvarna38 places46 km
- Listowel15 places51 km
- Loughrea17 places58 km
- Mitchelstown19 places62 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shannon, County Clare?
The best known: Bunratty Castle, Ennis Cathedral, Dromore Castle, Quin Abbey, Ballymarkahan Castle. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shannon, County Clare?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Shannon, County Clare?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 4.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shannon, County Clare as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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