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Carrick Base

Base manager John Beirne welcomes you to Carrick on Shannon, a lively town with a population of around 2,500. It is the largest cruising centre in Ireland. Historically, it has been one of the main crossing points on the beautiful Shannon River.

PRE-ORDER YOUR GROCERIES

Take advantage of our online grocery ordering service which allows you to order a selection of basic provisions for your first few nights on board. This is especially useful if you are not driving to your base, or know you will be arriving after the supermarkets have closed. Simply download a provisioning list here, send it to the base and they will do your shopping for you! The cost of your groceries is payable in local currency when you arrive.

PRE-ARRANGE YOUR TAXI TRANSFER

Le Boat will be happy to arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base. Please download a taxi transfer form here and send it to the base at least 14 days prior to departure. The base receptionist will contact you directly to confirm details of your transfer.

BASE OPENING HOURS

Monday - Thursday  09:00 - 18:00
Friday - Saturday  09:00 - 20:00
Sunday - 10:00 - 13:00

LATE ARRIVALS

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Hotels near the base
The Landmark Hotel - 00353 (0) 719 622 222
The Bush Hotel - 00353 (0) 719 200 14
Hollywell Country House - 00353 (0) 719 621 124

Restaurants and Pubs near the base
Beirne's of Battlebridge - refurbished 100 year old pub with the traditional Irish charm
00353 (0)719650824 or 00353 (0)86 8227383
The Oarsman Bar - Pub and Restaurant in Carrick
00353 (0) 719 621 733

Cyrans Riverside Inn - 00353 (0) 719 620 409
The Lemongrass - 00353 (0) 719 620 320
Chungs (Chinese) - 00353 (0) 719 621 888
Kens (Chinese) - 00353 (0) 719 650 934
Shamrat (Indian) - 00353 (0) 719 650 934

PARKING

Parking is available at the base free of charge

SHOPS

There are many shops situated in the town centre of Carrick.

FISHING

A fishing licence is required - this can be purchased at the base for €7. We suggest that you bring your own fishing equipment as it is not possible to hire from the base. However, you can buy equipment from the following shops:

Tooman Angling and Leisure Ltd, Bridge Street - 00353 (0) 719 621 872
This shop is situated 15 meters from the Shannon, it also provides outdoor clothing and bait etc.

Cartlans Cyber Cafe - 00353 (0) 719 621 103