Our base in Carrick-on-Shannon

About Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon has a thriving night scene – especially at weekends. It is an excellent start for those wanting to experience the iconic Lough Key (2.5hrs away), with its castle and amazing forest activity park – great for children. It is also gateway to the Shannon-Erne waterway for those wanting a more traditional ‘canal and lock’ experience. Heading south you’re 10-12 hrs from Athlone and the Celtic burial site of Clonmacnoise.

What you get on the base

Facilities

• Toilets and showers 
• Laundry
• Wifi
• Luggage storage available (at own risk)

Extras and options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Travel to Carrick-on-Shannon

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By Train

Closest train station(s):

• Carrick on Shannon: 2.5 km

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Car rental

Horan Airport, Kilgarriff West, Co. Mayo, Ireland (57 km)

Parking

• Gated parking available onsite (pre-bookable extra – fee applies).
• Ungated parking available close by.

By Air

Closest airport(s):

• Dublin: 158 km
• Knock: 74 km
• Belfast: 190 km

Airport Transfers

In Ireland we can arrange airport transfers for you. Standard transfers are €35 per person and run from Dublin airport to Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturdays (and any other day except Sunday – although a minimum 5 person charge applies on these other days) and from Dublin or Shannon airport to Portumna on Saturdays only. Outside of these time, a private transfer can be arranged, although different rates will apply.

Inward standard transfers are arranged to coincide with arrivals between 09.00 – 18.00. Any time outside of these times will be charged at a private rate.

On arrival at Dublin airport, if landing at Terminal 1, you will find your transport driver waiting in front of the coffee shop, and if landing at Terminal 2, you will find your driver waiting in front of the book shop. If you are travelling to Carrick-on-Shannon your driver will be from Martin Coaches and have a sign with ‘Shannon – Erne – Waterways’, if you are travelling to Portumna your driver will be from Kearns Transport and have a sign with ‘Emerald Star or Le Boat’.

Return transfer time is before 10 am from either base. If you require a later pick up time, a private transfer rate will apply. If you have an early morning flight, you will be picked up 5 hrs prior to your flight’s departure time. (E.g. Flight time: 8am – you will be picked up from the base at 3 am. Please note this is a standard transfer rate).

Please contact our Boating Experts to book your transfer.

Arrival at Carrick-on-Shannon

For more details about:

• when to arrive at our bases
• what to expect when you arrive 
• how to prepare for check-in
• what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

Emerald Star base

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