Ireland's Lakelands

The midlands are a region with an abundance of rivers, lakes and streams combined with rich pastureland, it offers a terrain of remarkable beauty and diversity. Ireland's lakelands provide the perfect

Charming villages and towns throughout the region boast an individual character and a wealth of interesting possibilities for visitors to explore. We have included a brief guide to the visitor attractions in the regions of Athlone and the Shannon, the list is by no means exhaustive so please let us know what hidden treasures you have uncovered in Ireland's Lakelands.

Viking Ship Cruises
Viking Adventure Cruises on the river Shannon and Lough Ree and down the river to Clonmacnoise. Ideal for schools and coach tours, it can be booked exclusively for organisations, clubs, weddings, parties etc. Departs from outside the hotel with drop off available in Athlone town centre.
Tel: Phone Viking Mike on 090 64 73383 or 086 2621136
Web: www.vikingtoursireland.ie
Email: vikingtours@ireland.com

Bay Sports at Hodson Bay
Hodson Bay Boat Training and Water Sports Centre is located in Hodson Bay. This superb new facility offers adventure activity programmes, watersports equipment hire, dingy sailing, kayaking, pedal boating, windsurfing, sailing and banana boat rides! We can coordinate boat trips for your business or leisure trip - speak with our Events team today. See price list and information pdf here.
Tel: 090 6494801
Web: www.baysports.ie  
Email: info@baysports.ie

Fishing/Angling
Lough Ree is a famous coarse angling lake, seventeen miles long and the second largest lake in the Shannon system. Often described as an inland sea, the lake has numerous bays and inlets which offer the coarse angler a variety of angling . The lake is noted for its big pike. Lough Ree produces specimen bream, tench, hybrids and rudd each year. Bags of mixed coarse fish to 100lbs are common for a day's fishing in Athlone.
Web: www.shannon-fishery-board.ie

Inny Bay Boat Hire
Fishing boats available to hire. 3-4 People max per boat. Small number of rods and Bait to hire. Great location for Pike, Perch & Trout fishing.
Lough Ree Athlone, Near Ballymahon.
Tom Fox Tel: 0879960173

Shannon Safari & Lough Ree Power Boat School
Powerboat trips and lessons for families, friends, clubs and businesses to explore the River Shannon, Lough Ree and Inner Lakes departing from Hodson Bay Hotel and other venues around Athlone.
Tel: 090 6479558
Web: www.shannonsafari.ie

Hodson Bay Water Sports
Irelands leading Boat School operates all year around from Hodson Bay pier. Courses from beginner to instructor levels.
Tel: 1890 70 40 90
Web: www.powerboat.org

The River Run Pleasure Cruiser
Cruise the River Shannon in the comfort of their luxurious 60 seater passenger vessel. Ideal for day trips, corporate travel, schools, private hire, wedding parties. Fully wheelchair friendly.
Tel: 071-9621777 / 087 2663866
Web: www.theriverrun.ie  

Irish Sailing Academy
The Irish Sailing Academy is one of Ireland's leading boat training centres. We run sailing, powerboat, motorboat and shorebased theory courses. Set on the scenic shores of Lough Ree, students have the perfect training environment for safe and fun learning.
Ph: 049 9529750
Email: info@irishsailingacademy.com
Web: www.irishsailingacademy.com

Wake Boarding
An exhilarating watersport on Lough Ree- with classes and lessons for adults and children.
Tel: Robbie Wynne 086 6038450

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Sheraton Athlone Hotel - the perfect Shannon lakelands hotel.