Ireland

Get into the heart of the Emerald Isle on the River Shannon.This is the non-city country version of Ireland, with masses of up-close scenery and some of the friendliest people on earth.

Craggaunowen Castle, Birr Castle, Clonmacnoise Abbey and Athlone are some of the highlights along this stretch of the Shannon, along with Lough Derg, Lough Dee and the Grand Canal,  as well the rolling green countryside Ireland is renowned for - plus choice local cuisine and the occasional whiskey.

WHO GOES THERE: European Waterways.