On the way to Shannonbridge stop off and Fish on the River Suck ( fishing license is required for this water) The River Suck offers some of the best fishing in Ireland, good brown trout, bream, perch, pike and trench due to its many tributaries.
Night 1
Shannonbridge
Shannonbridge to Athlone Lock: Cruising time approximately 2 hour 15 minutes
Convenience Store
Fallons Pub with tasty 'Organic Kitchen'
Lukers Pub Restaurant & Live music Venue
The River Cafe/ Old Fort
Night 2
Lanesborough
Lanesborough to Tarmonbarry Lock: Cruising time approximately 1 hour
Lanesborough is renowned for its fishing - The “Hot Water” stretch adjacent to the peat power station is famous for Bream, Tench, Roach, Pike and Perch & eels. The bank between the power station and the bridge has been revamped to facilitate the fishermen.
Pubs, restaurants and takeaways
Bridie’s Fishing tackle shop
Supermarket
Shops
Stop
Tarmonbarry Moorings
Lock: Tarmonbarry : Check opening times of the Lock
Stop off at Tarmonbarry visit Kennan’s Pub for refreshments
Night 3
Roosky
Bridge: Roosky : Check opening times of bridge.
Roosky is great for fishing
Supermarket
Fishing tackle shop
Pubs / Restaurant / Takeaways
Night 4
Carrick-On-Shannon
Lanesborough to Lecarrow: Cruising time approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Great choice of pubs, restaurants, takeaways.
Carrick Angling centre
Angling service Ireland - Fishing trips, tuition
Night 5
Leecarrow
Coffey’s pub and shop for all the local fishing knowledge
Yew Tree Restaurant
Night 6
Athlone Town Centre
Dead centre Brew Pub right on the banks of the River Shannon. Great quality craft beer served from the brewery as well as local, guest breweries. on-site pizza kitchen serving hand-spun pizza dough using fresh local ingredients.
Left Bank Bistro - A modern restaurant situated in the heart of Athlone just a stone's throw from the Athlone Lock on the River Shannon, it boasts views of the Norman castle and its ancient architecture. The food at Left Bank is exciting and innovative, with many dishes the long-standing favourites of local customers.
Seans Bar - When you walk into Sean's Bar in Athlone, the oldest pub in Ireland, you join the uncountable number of visitors who have been stopping here for a drink, a chat and maybe a bit of music for more than a thousand years.