Beach near Shannon, Ireland

Shannon Travel Guide

Ireland

Shannon is a small town in western Ireland with a population of 9,673. It is best known as the location of Shannon Airport, the city’s sole listed airport and the main arrival point for visitors travelling by air.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Shannon, so the town is not a beach-focused base. Ireland’s mild maritime climate means changeable weather throughout the year, with generally cooler conditions outside summer.

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Local time

9,673

Population

382 miles away

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Weather in Shannon

Mon

22°

Tue

21°

Wed

21°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +353

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Ireland for good service, but it's not generally obligatory. Service charges are sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Shannon

Jan

8°14

Feb

10°16

Mar

11°17

Apr

14°14

May

17°13

Jun

19°18

Jul

18°20

Aug

19°19

Sep

17°15

Oct

14°19

Nov

11°18

Dec

10°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Shannon

  1. Paddy Power

    betting center

    1.9 km

  2. Shannon Omniplex

    movie theater

    3.4 km

  3. Shannon Christian Church

    christian place of worship

    4.3 km

  4. Castlegarde Castle

    historic site

    2.1 km

  5. Shannon Parish

    religious organization

    4.2 km

  6. Shannon Aviation Museum

    aviation museum

    4.2 km

  7. Beagh Castle

    castle

    4.1 km

  8. St Senan's Slattery Park

    rugby stadium

    3.6 km

Getting there

Shannon Airport · 0 km

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