Bunratty Castle with its great folk park and the Craggaunowen Bronze Age Project are two very notable tourist attractions.
Limerick is stunning with the Ballyhoura Mountains in the background and the Golden Vale leading to the River Shannon. It is place that has inspired painters with its natural beauty. Adare has been considered as Ireland's most beautiful village with is thatched cottages and medieval churches. Castleconnell by the river is another scenic town and you feel you have been transported back in time.
Bring yourself back to the present day with a trip into Limerick and see a very modern city and all this in the same county.
Tipperary, the song says it's a long way but, with a vehicle from Car Hire Ireland, its not. The song made the county famous and Tipperary has a long history with the military and historical figures and has been mentioned by people such as Ronald Reagan and Jonny Cash. The town is well worth a visit.
Offaly is in the heart of Ireland and it is only the southern tip of the county of the region that is in Shannon. The area is accessible by car and there are wonderful places to visit such as Clonmacnoise.
With a choice of so many places to visit in the Shannon region it is easy to forget the many towns in the area that offer great nightlife. No matter where you go you will enjoy the great Irish hospitality.