Lock Keeper Portumna is tum like your tummy Great trip. Brings back so many memories of 9 years on the Shannon with my kids. So many more hidden gems to see. You barely scratched the surface. You could do it over and over without revisiting any one spot. Still feels like we gave it up too soon. I hope you get to come back sometime and do some more. Loch Derg. Loch Key. Kayak up past Drumshambo. Leitrim. Carnadoe. The inner lakes at zcoosan point. Mountshannon. Killaloe.
Thanks for all of the tips! We'd love to come back and you are correct, there seems to be so many more places to explore. We feel that way about all of Ireland, we can go back and again and again and always find something new. Cheers!
We just got back from doing this on the Emerald Star Le Boat from Portumna to Athlone and then back. Just 3 nights, and we loved it. I must confess the only "downside" is waiting for the locks to open, AND the fact that the little towns' coffee shops somtimes don't open until 10am. I always wanted to be out on the river early, and that sometimes wasn't feasible.... But, that's just minor -- we loved this trip and will do it again next year. Thanks for your great video!
I agree, so many places are expensive when traveling. But it is surprisingly affordable to rent a boat on the Shannon. It works out to be a better deal than staying in a hotel and if you share with family or friends it can be quite reasonable. I hope you get the chance one day. Thanks for watching.
@@pede8889 BS. If you present something online, your facts must be correct and true, and the Republic of Ireland, or Éire, is NOT part of the British Western Isles. Ancient his-story remains in Ancient his-story.
Eh, correction, it is. We are part of the British Isles, as you should have known from your geography classes, but definitely not part of the UK. The " British Isles" is the geographical description of the collection of islands of which we are part of. Every child in the country knows this, no disrespect. I'm guessing you're American? Why is it always non-Irish, or " Plastic Paddies" as we call them, who seem to think they know more about this country than the people actually born and living here.? By the way, great video. I live in Carrick, right on the Shannon.
@Hiram1000 Wrong guess, I'm not American. Seems you're just as incorrect. Thought Ireland was the most western part of Europe. Prime real estate on the edge of Europe! With a commanding view of the North Atlantic and entrance to the Mediterranean..
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this adventure.
Thank you for watching! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
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Portumna is tum like your tummy
Great trip. Brings back so many memories of 9 years on the Shannon with my kids. So many more hidden gems to see.
You barely scratched the surface.
You could do it over and over without revisiting any one spot.
Still feels like we gave it up too soon.
I hope you get to come back sometime and do some more.
Loch Derg. Loch Key. Kayak up past Drumshambo. Leitrim. Carnadoe. The inner lakes at zcoosan point. Mountshannon. Killaloe.
Thanks for all of the tips! We'd love to come back and you are correct, there seems to be so many more places to explore. We feel that way about all of Ireland, we can go back and again and again and always find something new. Cheers!
We just got back from doing this on the Emerald Star Le Boat from Portumna to Athlone and then back. Just 3 nights, and we loved it. I must confess the only "downside" is waiting for the locks to open, AND the fact that the little towns' coffee shops somtimes don't open until 10am. I always wanted to be out on the river early, and that sometimes wasn't feasible.... But, that's just minor -- we loved this trip and will do it again next year. Thanks for your great video!
Wow it's a good place to travel. Thanks for exploring a new journey.
Thank you for watching! It was a really cool trip!
This looks like it was an amazing trip! So fun!
Glad you enjoyed it lads, im in love with this river, cruised it many times
That was a lovely video. Thanks for holiday in Ireland
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching!
Incredible! Thank you for posting this, didn’t know anything about this option
Glad it was helpful! Doing a self drive houseboat tour is so much fun. We've done four of them. 2 in Canada, one here and another in France.
Will be there this September, thank you for this great video 🙏🏼❤
Amazing! Have a great trip. September is a great time to visit Ireland.
Thank you so much. My Irish blood is "Shannon'ing". South Africa.
Thanks for watching and we are waving hello from Canada!
We been there in 2013 and going again next year.
Awesome, have a great time!
WOW!!! THis is a great vidoe , one that I will look into. Really? Rent a whole boat? Awesome.
It is an amazing trip! And we actually quoted our price for 6 people which I wasn't clear at. Boats can be rented for a week for about $1300 usd.
I couldn't help but notice that Gings (Pub on the river bank) has not burnt down in this video, when did you guys film this?
This was filmed in Summer 2022.
Yeah..a man can dream
I agree, so many places are expensive when traveling. But it is surprisingly affordable to rent a boat on the Shannon. It works out to be a better deal than staying in a hotel and if you share with family or friends it can be quite reasonable. I hope you get the chance one day. Thanks for watching.
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Thank you!
what are you guys wearing around your necks?
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Thank you!
is there lots of immigrants there? i live southern ontario and i'm the last canadian.
And if there are immigrants, what? Very stupid comment.
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i'm just wondering if ireland is ruined yet like canada, chill.
@@ninecatsandaboxofwine , the whole world is ruined, especially Europe, after USA screwed up the whole arabian world with their stupid wars.
@@ninecatsandaboxofwine Are you a native American otherwise you are of immigrant heritage making you part of what you are calling a problem ?
there is lots of immigrants far too many arriving for Ireland to handle without harming the country@@ninecatsandaboxofwine
Correction. Ireland is NOT part of the British Isles, brother, begging your pardon..
Well it's part of the western isles. I wouldn't get too hung up on modern history. It's the ancient history you should get excited about.
@@pede8889 BS. If you present something online, your facts must be correct and true, and the Republic of Ireland, or Éire, is NOT part of the British Western Isles. Ancient his-story remains in Ancient his-story.
Eh, correction, it is. We are part of the British Isles, as you should have known from your geography classes, but definitely not part of the UK. The " British Isles" is the geographical description of the collection of islands of which we are part of. Every child in the country knows this, no disrespect.
I'm guessing you're American? Why is it always non-Irish, or " Plastic Paddies" as we call them, who seem to think they know more about this country than the people actually born and living here.?
By the way, great video. I live in Carrick, right on the Shannon.
@Hiram1000 Wrong guess, I'm not American. Seems you're just as incorrect. Thought Ireland was the most western part of Europe. Prime real estate on the edge of Europe! With a commanding view of the North Atlantic and entrance to the Mediterranean..
Big tooth commentary, good vibe though...
I don't really know what you mean, but thanks for leaving a comment! Cheers.
Thank you so much. My Irish blood is "Shannon'ing". South Africa.
Thanks you! So glad we could bring a little bit of Irish for you!
Thank you so much. My Irish blood is "Shannon'ing". South Africa.