The Shannon divides Ireland, with Connacht in the west and Leinster and Munster to the east and south.
The river flows through 11 of the counties of Ireland.
There are several lakes on the Shannon, including, Lough Allen, Lough Derg and Lough Ree.
The Shannon is named after the Celtic goddess, Sionna, and legend has it that a monster called Cata lives in the river.
Many canals connect with the Shannon, including: the Royal Canal and the Grand Canal.
The River Shannon has historically had great strategic importance attached to it in military encounters.
There are only about 20 crossings of the River Shannon.
The Shannon provides excellent opportunities for water sports and is a very popular tourist attraction in the summer months.
The Shannon provided water for industry in the 1800s and was home to the famous Victorian Shannon steamers.
The largest towns on the river are Limerick and Athlone.
The river is relatively slow moving becasue it only falls 60 feet in the first 150 miles of its course.
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