Location: Carrick-on-Shannon
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What to do and see in Carrick-on-Shannon, Western Ireland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Carrick-on-Shannon (Irish: Cora Droma Rúisc, meaning "weir of the marshy ridge") is the county town of County Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. It is the largest town in the county of Leitrim and the smallest main county town in the entire country. A smaller part of the town lies in County Roscommon. The population of the town was 5,931 in 2016. It is situated on a strategic crossing point of the River Shannon. The Leitrim part of the town is in the civil parish of Kiltogert which is in the ancient barony of Leitrim. For ecclesiastical purposes, the town is in the parish of Kiltoghert in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise A Church of Ireland church also lies close to the town centre.
Restaurants in Carrick-on-Shannon
1. Creevelea Friary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By wam272 - Hong Kong, China
Explored the historic Abbey with no-one else around. Quite eerie and real sense of history as we wandered in and out of the ruins. Really good panels throughout clearly describing the form and function along with the history over hundreds of years. Seeing the town of Dromahair in the distance we decided to walk down the hill and follow the pathe running beside the river into the village. A complete step back in time and a really pleasant experience, absolutely loved this place.
2. Carrick Quads
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Set on over 100 acres of fantastic Irish countryside! This off-road motor-powered adventure is perfect for all levels – from the novice to the experienced – everyone will have an amazing time regardless of the weather!
3. Electric Bike Trails
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
We hire high quality Kalkhoff electric bikes regular bikes, tandems, children's bikes, child carts and child seats for day hire or up to 7 day self guide tours. Guided tours available for groups of 4 or more. We have mapped routes on quiet country roads. The pedal assist electric bikes will take you further with very little effort. Back up transport available if you take on more than you can handle. We also have a hire base at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, Boyle Co Roscommon where there is 8 km traffic free cycling. You can hire a bike for an hour to cycle around the park or day hire to see further afield.
Reviewed By catblack1798 - Dublin, Ireland
This is a great place to rent a bike, electric or not. The bikes are easy to use, in perfect condition and reasonably priced. Also, Séamus is full of sound advice and suggestions.
4. Leitrim Surf Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Leitrim SUP Company specialise in guided stand-up paddleboarding safari’s on The Shannon Blueway. **Reopening Saturday, 5th June 2021**
5. Parke's Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By 723Dax - Dublin, Ireland
Grand place to visit great lake veiws and interesting place to visit. Posters show refunishment of castle and history. No entry to in doors while covid issues exist. The courtyard is available and on the day we were there toilets were available. They were clean and tidy as was the area surrounding.
6. Glencar Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
Reviewed By 106virginiar - Fort Myers, United States
The drive through the valley is worth the eye candy with the extraordinary mountains surrounding you, then to arrive at the car park lined with welcoming sheep and a magnificent lake. You feel like you are in a dream. A very short walk and some steps you see the breathtaking waterfall.
7. Costello Memorial Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Francis061 - Dublin, Ireland
Like the Taj Mahal is a testament to a man's love for his wife, this smallest church in Ireland was erected in 1879 by Edward Costello as a memorial and burial vault for his wife Mary.
8. Gings Bar
9. Moon River Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
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