The rivers Shannon and Erne are the two main river systems in Ireland and are linked by the recently restored Shannon Erne Waterway providing 750km of cruising waterway. Carrick-on-Shannon, the county town of Leitrim is the cruising capital of the river Shannon and the town boasts a beautiful modern marina and is the most northerly hire base on the Shannon.

Carrick's marinas are well worth a visit, particularly during the peak summer season where a large flotilla of cabin cruisers and river craft of all sizes are active on the river. The town is lively with a great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The area boasts many talented musicians, providing lively sessions in local pubs nightly. As the river makes its way south through the county it passes through the lovely villages of Drumsna, Dromod and Rooskey which also have wonderful riverside bars and restaurants.

There is a marina at Rooskey and mooring facilities in Jamestown, Drumsna and Dromod.

Carrick-on-Shannon nestles on the most scenic stretch of the Shannon and is gateway to the Shannon-Erne Waterway, Lough Key, Acres Lake and Lough Allen via the picturesque villages of Cootehall, Knockvicar, Leitrim, Drumshanbo and Keshcarrigan.

The Shannon-Erne Waterway, previously known as the 19th Century Ballinamore-Ballyconnell Canal, was opened in 1994 after a three year, £30 million restoration programme. The re-opening of this magnificent waterway which links Ireland's two most significant waterways, the Shannon and the Erne, has revitalised a natural unspoilt countryside and has created 750km of cruising waterway. It traverses the counties of Leitrim, Cavan and Fermanagh, passing under 34 original stone bridges and through 16 fully automated locks.

· Boat Trips
· Water activities
· Walking/Cycling
· Scenic Drives

Waterside pubs and restaurants

There are marinas at Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore and moorings at Leitrim, Kilclare, Keshcarrigan and Haughton's Shore (Newtowngore). The Acres Lake Amenity Area in Drumshanbo, provides waterside leisure facilities. It has a heated swimming pool, angling jetty, tennis courts and a children's play area and cruisers now have access to the Lough Allen canal.