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Shannon and the Shannon Region has always been a place to enjoy and live life to the full, relax, be entertained and experience the variety of lifestyle on offer all year round.
Whether you are interested in sports, culture, shopping or just enjoy a quiet afternoon in town, the Shannon Region has something to suit every social and recreational taste.
The Shannon Region is a place of great natural beauty, embracing the counties of Clare, North Kerry, Limerick, South Offaly and North Tipperary. Limerick City is the historic capital of the Region.
The region is bordered by the Atlantic coastline, where you can enjoy cliffs, beaches and coves along Europe's most westerly shores.
In this compact area, 190 kilometres from end to end, you will discover stunning landscapes, seascapes, great sporting activity, top class entertainment and visitor attractions.
Ireland was ranked first for quality of life out of 111 countries surveyed according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Worldwide Quality-of Life Index 2005. Ireland ranked first because it successfully combined the most desirable elements of the new – material wellbeing, low unemployment rates, and political liberties – with the preservation of certain life satisfaction-enhancing elements of the old – such as stable family and community life.
Read the Quality of Life Report 2005 (Economist Intelligence Unit’s quality-of-life index, 2005, 68 kB)
For additional information go to www.shannonregiontourism.ie