Abhainn Mhór · Major River
River Shannon · An tSionainn
Longest River in Ireland & Britain · 360 km
Fad / Length or Height
360 km
Cúige / Province
Connacht / Munster
Foinse / Source
Shannon Pot, Cavan
Béal / Mouth / Peak
Shannon Estuary
🌟 Curriculum Facts & History:
The River Shannon flows through 11 counties and forms three major lakes: Lough Allen, Lough Ree, and Lough Derg. In Ardnacrusha, it powers one of the most famous hydroelectric schemes in Irish history!