SHANNON BRIDGE

Shannonbridge is a village located on the River Shannon, at the junction of the R444 and R357 regional roads in County Offaly. It lies at the borders of counties Offaly, Galway and Roscommon, with the majority of the population living east of the bridge in County Offaly.
It has a population of 175. It's location along Ireland's largest river and it's proximity to Clonmacnoise have contributed to tourism being a key contributer to the local economy. The village has one of the oldest bridges still in use over the River Shannon, completed in 1757.