Carrick Base
Carrick on Shannon, a lively town with a population of around 2,500. It is the largest cruising centre in Ireland. Historically, it has been one of the main crossing points on the beautiful Shannon River.
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Base Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00
Sunday: Closed
Late Arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
When To Arrive
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm or from 2pm.
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
The Landmark Hotel: Tel – 00353 (0) 719 622 222
The Bush Hotel: Tel – 00353 (0) 671 000
Hollywell Country House: Tel – 00353 (0) 719 621 124
Restuarants
Chungs – Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 888
The Oarsman Bar – Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 733
The Bushhotel – Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 014
Kens – Boyle Road – Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 500
Shamrat (Indian) – Tel. +353 (0) 719 650 934
Cyrans Riverside Inn – Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 409
Viktoria Hall – Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 320
Shops
Gift and souvenir shops
The Sweater Store, Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 801
Mulvey’s Gift Shop, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 134
Keaney’s Gift Shop, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 084
Supermarkets
Tesco Superstore
SuperValu Glancy's
Fishing
A fishing licence is not required in Carrick. We suggest that you bring your own fishing equipment as it is not possible to hire from the base. However, you can buy equipment from the following shops:
Tooman Angling and Leisure Ltd, Bridge Street - 00353 (0) 719 621 872
Cartlans Cyber Cafe - 00353 (0) 719 621 103
Travel Information
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you'll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
By Air
Closest airports:
Dublin - 99 miles / 158km
Knock - 47 miles / 74km
Belfast - 119 miles / 190km
By Train
Closest train stations:
Carrick on Shannon - 1.5 miles / 2.5km