Locate the source of the mighty River Shannon

See the mystical ‘Shannon Pot’ in Co. Cavan

View the source of the longest river in all of Ireland and Great Britain. See where the impressive 386km - long stretch of waterway, noted for angling and cruising, all begins.

Feel the sense of achievement as you come upon the source of the mighty River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland and Great Britain.

You are just north of the village of Dowra, in Co. Cavan, in the heart of the North-West of Ireland. You have reached the mystical 'Shannon Pot'.

As you gaze on what emerges as a trickle of crystal water from the Shannon Pot, think of how this tiny body of water transforms into a powerful river that wends its way majestically through the heart of Ireland.

You will be amazed by the powers of nature. To think that this round pond on the slopes of the Cuilcagh Mountains is the origin of a massive river that runs for 386km before it enters the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast!

Famed in music, song and folklore, the River Shannon and its lakes form a wonderful inland waterway. Its safe waters offer spectacular opportunities for all kinds of watersports along the way. For the boating enthusiast and the angler in particular, it's paradise.

Savour the moment... whether you are on a leisurely drive through the unspoilt Cavan countryside or perhaps following the 26km 'Cavan Way' walking trail that takes you through a miscellany of hills, valleys and ancient ruins.

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FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on any of the items featured above, or on the county in general, please contact:

Fáilte Ireland North West
Aras Reddan
Temple Street
Sligo
Tel: 00353 (0) 7191 61201
Fax: 00353 (0) 719160360

Email: northwestinfo@failteireland.ie
Web: www.irelandnorthwest.ie