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Carrick-on-Shannon is the cruising capital of Ireland. Wander the winding streets of the town, famed for their hospitality and nightlife, before discovering the town’s past through historic buildings and curious oddities...

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So much to seeDiscover Carrick-on-Shannon, with lively bars and great shopping while you connect with nature in the nearby Lough Key forest park.
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