stretching from Killaloe on the southern end of the river to the famous pottery village of Belleek in Northern Ireland. It has over a dozen lakes and more than a hundred small islands. It is joined on its journey by dozens of smaller rivers, canals and streams some of which are also navigable. The Shannon is now the backbone of a vast network of inland waterways, joined to the Erne via the newly restored Shannon-Erne waterway, formerly known as the Ballinamore and Ballyconnell Canal. Navigation is simple with the deep channel being marked to keep sailors on course. The Erne System has only 1 lock, the Shannon River has 6, which are all manned by Lock Keepers, and the Shannon-Erne Waterway has 16 automated locks which work on a 'swipe card' system. The Shannon Area is rich with a diverse range of pubs, restaurants, bars, and a wealth of sporting and leisure activities.

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