 For many years Shannon was a compulsory stop for visitors coming from North America. While the Irish government has since removed this regulation from the statute books, try to fit the region into your itinerary, as it has so many "must see" sights like the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren National Park and attractive towns like Adare. The Shannon Region consists of counties Clare and Limerick.One of Ireland's premier tourism counties, Clare has an abundance of visual riches from the famous river Shannon and Lough Derg, which forms its eastern boundary, to its rugged Atlantic coastline with its towering cliffs and golden beaches in the west. Bunratty, Ennis, Kilrush, Ennistymon, Kilkee, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, Ballyvaughan and Doolin are some of the town names associated with fun and enjoyment in the area. Attractions include the wondrous Burren National Park, the Ailiwee Caves, the Cliffs of Moher, the Craggaunowen Bronze Age project, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Kilkee, Waterworld and the Lahinch Seaworld Center. Activities include water sports, diving, cruising (incl. day cruises), sea, game and coarse angling, golf, caving, dolphin watching, horse riding, specialist walking and cycling trails and more.Co. Limerick is a place of quiet beauty and rural charm. Its gentle undulating landscape is pleasing to the eye from the beautiful Golden Vale in the east of the County to the tidal estuary of the River Shannon. Limerick City, Capital of the Shannon Region, has a colorful and fascinating history with Castles, ancient walls and museums testament to its past. Its City Charter is older than that of London's. Its recent claim to fame was the publication of Frank McCourt's bestseller, Angela's Ashes.
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