Our base in Carrick-on-Shannon
About Carrick-on-Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon has a thriving night scene – especially at weekends. It is an excellent start for those wanting to experience the iconic Lough Key (2.5hrs away), with its castle and amazing forest activity park – great for children. It is also gateway to the Shannon-Erne waterway for those wanting a more traditional ‘canal and lock’ experience. Heading south you’re 10-12 hrs from Athlone and the Celtic burial site of Clonmacnoise.
From Carrick-on-Shannon it is:
- 19hrs (5 locks) to our base in Portumna
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
Laundry
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Vacation Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical Extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
Grocery packs
Eco cleaning pack
Lantern
Top-deck cushions
Fun Extras
Bike hire
Gas barbecues
Angling dinghy and outboard
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Emerald Star / Le Boat
The Marina
Carrick-on-Shannon, N41 RD29
Co Leitrim
Telephone
+353 (0) 719 627 621
Travel to Carrick-on-Shannon
By Train
Closest train station(s):
Carrick on Shannon: 2.5 km
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
Car rental
Horan Airport, Kilgarriff West, Co. Mayo, Ireland (57 km)
Parking
- Secure parking available onsite (Pre-bookable - fees apply)
- Unsecured parking available close by.
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Dublin: 158 km
- Knock: 74 km
- Belfast: 190 km
Airport Transfers
In Ireland we can arrange airport transfers for you. Standard transfers are €35 per person and run from Dublin airport to Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturdays (and any other day except Sunday – although a minimum 5 person charge applies on these other days) and from Dublin or Shannon airport to Portumna on Saturdays only. Outside of these time, a private transfer can be arranged, although different rates will apply.
Inward standard transfers are arranged to coincide with arrivals between 09.00 – 18.00. Any time outside of these times will be charged at a private rate.
On arrival at Dublin airport, if landing at Terminal 1, you will find your transport driver waiting in front of the coffee shop, and if landing at Terminal 2, you will find your driver waiting in front of the book shop. If you are travelling to Carrick-on-Shannon your driver will be from Martin Coaches and have a sign with 'Shannon - Erne - Waterways', if you are travelling to Portumna your driver will be from Kearns Transport and have a sign with 'Emerald Star or Le Boat'.
Return transfer time is before 10 am from either base. If you require a later pick up time, a private transfer rate will apply. If you have an early morning flight, you will be picked up 5 hrs prior to your flight’s departure time. (E.g. Flight time: 8am - you will be picked up from the base at 3 am. Please note this is a standard transfer rate).
Please contact our Boating Experts to book your transfer.
If you are arriving by plane or train, we can arrange for a standard transfer for you and from the base at negotiated prices.
These are €35 per person (oneway) and run from Dublin airport to Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturdays and Wednesdays (and any other day except Sunday – although a minimum 5 person charge applies on these other days). Outside of these time, a private transfer can be arranged, although different rates will apply. Please enquire.
Inward standard transfers are arranged to coincide with arrivals between 09.00 – 18.00. Any time outside of these times will be charged at a private rate.
Return transfer time is before 10 am from either base. If you have an early morning flight, you will be picked up 5 hrs prior to your flight’s departure time. (E.g. Flight time: 8am - you will be picked up from the base at 3 am.) This is charged at the same standard transfer rates as above. If you require pick up later than 10am, a private transfer rate will apply. Please enquire.
Approx prices (5 persons) from:
- Dublin airport (DUB) 200€
Individual transfers outside these routes/times can be requested with the Sales Team.
In both cases, please contact the Sales Team via Email ([email protected]) at least two weeks prior to your holiday. Payable ahead to your Sales Contact Person.
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Michael Glancy (Tel – +353 (0) 87 859 70 93)
Carrick Taxi (Tel – +353 (0) 86 823 24 24)
Eddie’s Taxi (Tel – +353 (0) 87 281 61 16)
Arrival at Carrick-on-Shannon
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
The Landmark Hotel, Tel. +353 (0) 719 622 222
The Bush Hotel – Tel. +353 (0) 719 671 000
Hollywell Country House, Tel, +353 (0) 719 621 124
Restaurants
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
Local Market
Thursday
Fishing
Permits are not required on the River Shannon and any rivers off it do require a permit, which can be obtained via inland Fisheries Ireland on www.permits.fishinginreland.info.
Bring your own fishing equipment as it is not available to hire at the base. It is possible to buy equipment from the following shops: Tooman Angling and Leisure Ltd, Bridge Street: Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 872 which is situated 15 meters from the Shannon, it also provides outdoor clothing and bait etc.
Tourist Info
Electric car charging points
Just next to the base: Postcode :N41 RD 29
Medical facilities
Doctors
Medical Centre, Main Street, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 091
Dr Peter Doyle, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 700
Pharmacy
Cox’s, Bridge Street, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 158
(Emergency service after closing call, Tel. +353 (0) 719 620 167)
Dentist
Noel Sweeney, Dublin Road, Tel. +353 (0) 719 621 055