Shannonbridge (Clonmacnoise, Ireland)

Shannonbridge is a Shannon River cruise port and village in County Offaly (Ireland). It is located at the junction of roads R444 and R357 regional roads . The village has population around 650. Shannon Bridge connects counties Offaly and Roscommon. Built in 1757, it is one of Ireland's oldest still in use. Other tourist attractions here are the Temple Duff graveyard and the fort (built by the British, currently housing a restauran.

Many tourists visit Shannonbridge on river cruises. From here is visited Clonmacnoise monastery (approx 7 km / 4 ml upriver), which attracts around 100,000 visitors per year. The monastery was founded in 544. By the 9th century, it became a major centre of scholarship, craftsmanship and trade. Clonmacnoise and Clonard Abbey were the most famous in Ireland.

Next YouTube drone video shows Clonmacnoise.