Clonmacnoise

Oozing history

The entire area is oozing history. It is an ancient site right in the centre of Ireland, was something like a crossroads or junction of river and road travel to the Old Celts.
Saint Cierán built the first church here in the 6th century.
Clonmacnoise developed into a very important centre of religion, learning and trade.
Missionaries went from here to Europe and founded monasteries there. They must have been pretty hardy people.

All the usual corse fish the Shannon produces can be caught here, pike, perch, bream.

Do not open gates or cross farmland without permission.

Fishermen should always take care to see that the necessary permissions are obtained from the land - or fishery owners. The normal access to waters is over stiles.

Do not open gates and park cars in fields.At all times respect landowners' property. Keep the waterside clean and bring your litter home.