Carrick Base Information | Boating Holidays

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.

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At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm.
Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm.
Sun: Closed

Local Market

Thursday

Fishing

Permits are not required on the River Shannon and any rivers off it do require a permit, which can be obtained via inland Fisheries Ireland on www.permits.fishinginreland.info.
Bring your own fishing equipment as it is not available to hire at the base. It is possible to buy equipment from the following shops: Tooman Angling and Leisure Ltd, Bridge Street: Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 872 which is situated 15 meters from the Shannon, it also provides outdoor clothing and bait etc.

Parking at the Base

Secure parking available onsite (Pre-bookable – fees apply)
Unsecured parking available close by.

Tourist Office

http://leitrimtourism.com/

Travel Information

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 youll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Car rental

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

Parking

Secure parking available onsite (Pre-bookable – fees apply)
Unsecured parking available close by.

By Rail

Closest train station(s):

Carrick on Shannon: 2.5 km

By Air

Closest airport(s):

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