The River Shannon by Emily

1. The River Shannon
By Emily

2. • 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.

3. The River Shannon
• There are several lakes on the Shannon, including
Lough Allen, Lough Derg and Lough Ree

4. • The Shannon is named after the Celtic goddess,
Sionna, and legend has it that a monster called Cata
lives in the River

5. The River Shannon
• Many canals connect with the Shannon,
including:The Royal Canal and The Grand Canal

6. The River Shannon
• The River Shannon has historically had great
strategic importance attached to it in military an
counters.

7. The River Shannon
• There are only about 20 crossings of the River
Shannon.

8. The River Shannon
• The Shannon provides excellent opportunities for
water sports and is a very popular tourist attraction
in the summer months.

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