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River Shannon Collection

The majestic River Shannon flows through the heart of Ireland, weaving its way past breathtaking landmarks and historic sites

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King Johns Castle and the River Shannon

King Johns Castle and the River Shannon, Limerick, County Limerick, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Clonmacnoise, Ireland, site of an early Christian abbey

Clonmacnoise, Ireland, site of an early Christian abbey
Celtic cross amid ruins of the 6th-century abbey at Clonmacnoise, Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: River Shannon, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Canal Barge

River Shannon, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Canal Barge

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Limerick, Ireland under siege in 1690

Limerick, Ireland under siege in 1690
6266297 Limerick, Ireland under siege in 1690; (add.info.: Map of Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1690 and showing the forces of William III besieging the city during the Williamite War of 1689-1691)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: View over River Shannon towards King John's Castle and Thomond Bridge, Limerick, County Limerick

View over River Shannon towards King John's Castle and Thomond Bridge, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: River Shannon and Sarsfield Swivel Bridge, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

River Shannon and Sarsfield Swivel Bridge, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King John's Castle and Saint Mary's Cathedral reflecting in River Shannon at sunset, Limerick

King John's Castle and Saint Mary's Cathedral reflecting in River Shannon at sunset, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: View over city marina towards King John's Castle and Saint Mary's Cathedral at sunset, Limerick

View over city marina towards King John's Castle and Saint Mary's Cathedral at sunset, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Flight of the Wild Geese Fountain of Heritage with King John's Castle in the background at sunset

Flight of the Wild Geese Fountain of Heritage with King John's Castle in the background at sunset, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King John's Castle at sunset, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

King John's Castle at sunset, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: View over River Shannon towards Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

View over River Shannon towards Saint Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King John's Castle, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

King John's Castle, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King John's Castle at dusk, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

King John's Castle at dusk, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Ireland, County Clare, Killimer, Shannon River ferry, Killmer-Tarbert (County Kerry)

Ireland, County Clare, Killimer, Shannon River ferry, Killmer-Tarbert (County Kerry)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c. 1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper)

Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c. 1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
1765208 Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c.1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Smirke, Richard (1778-1815); 24x31 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: The Royal Visit to Ireland (litho)

The Royal Visit to Ireland (litho)
1597874 The Royal Visit to Ireland (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Ireland)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Irish Sketches, a Ferry on the Shannon (engraving)

Irish Sketches, a Ferry on the Shannon (engraving)
1613787 Irish Sketches, a Ferry on the Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Sketches, a Ferry on the Shannon)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Foynes Harbour, River Shannon (engraving)

Foynes Harbour, River Shannon (engraving)
1618615 Foynes Harbour, River Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foynes Harbour, River Shannon)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Sketches from Ireland (engraving)

Sketches from Ireland (engraving)
1099508 Sketches from Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Ireland)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Defensive Celtic round tower, 9th century

Defensive Celtic round tower, 9th century
Defensive Celtic round tower of the manetic settlement at Clonmachois in County Offaly, Ireland. The Vikings could sail up the River Shannon to attack the monasteries, 9th century

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Irish copper-alloy curved mount, 6th century

Irish copper-alloy curved mount, 6th century
Irish copper-alloy curved mount, found in the River Shannon, near Athone, 6th century

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Map of Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1690 and showing the forces of William III besieging

Map of Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1690 and showing the forces of William III besieging the city during the Williamite War of 1689 - 1691

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King Johns Castle, Co Limerick, Ireland

King Johns Castle, Co Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Sunrise over Lough Derg, Killaloe, Clare, Ireland

Sunrise over Lough Derg, Killaloe, Clare, Ireland
Sun rising through the branches of a white birch tree on a hill with Lough Derg in the background; Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Lough Derg at sunrise, Clare, Ireland

Lough Derg at sunrise, Clare, Ireland
Small castle on an island on Lough Derg at sunrise in summer with lily pads floating on the lake in the foreground; Scariff, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Old stone bridge over a river, Clare, Ireland

Old stone bridge over a river, Clare, Ireland
Two small wooden boats on the bank of the Shannon river in front of a stone bridge at sunset in summer; O Briens Bridge, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Dock on a lake at sunrise, Clare, Ireland

Dock on a lake at sunrise, Clare, Ireland
Dock on the bank of a lake with mountains in the background at sunrise; Two Mile Gate, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Lake at sunrise, Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland

Lake at sunrise, Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Lone birch tree on a hill surrounded with heather over looking a lake at sunrise; Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Sunset over islands on the Shannon estuary, Coney Island, Clare, Ireland

Sunset over islands on the Shannon estuary, Coney Island, Clare, Ireland
Green fields and countryside over looking the islands on the Shannon estuary on a cloudy day at sunset; Coney Island, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Castlebawn and Lough Derg, Clare, Ireland

Castlebawn and Lough Derg, Clare, Ireland
Castlebawn castle on the shore of Lough Derg reflecting in the water on a calm cloudy day in summer with reeds growing in the foreground; Scariff, County Clare, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Shannon River at sunset, Montpellier, County Limerick, Ireland

Shannon River at sunset, Montpellier, County Limerick, Ireland
Two old wooden boats on the banks of the Shannon River at sunset with a stone bridge in the background; Montpellier, County Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: River Shannon, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Riverside Town At Night

River Shannon, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Riverside Town At Night

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Dock At Dawn

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Dock At Dawn

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland

Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Killaloe, Co Clare, Ireland; St. Flannans Cathedral On The River Shannon

Killaloe, Co Clare, Ireland; St. Flannans Cathedral On The River Shannon

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: High Angle View Of Rowboats In The River, Killaloe, River Shannon, Republic Of Ireland

High Angle View Of Rowboats In The River, Killaloe, River Shannon, Republic Of Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Carrick-On-Shannon, River Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland

Carrick-On-Shannon, River Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: St Marys Cathedral, Co Limerick, Ireland

St Marys Cathedral, Co Limerick, Ireland

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Clonmacnoise, River Shannon, Co Offaly, Ireland; Romanesque Church And Round Tower On Monastic

Clonmacnoise, River Shannon, Co Offaly, Ireland; Romanesque Church And Round Tower On Monastic Site Established In The 6Th Century

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Clonmacnoise Monastery, County Offaly, Ireland, 6Th Century

Clonmacnoise Monastery, County Offaly, Ireland, 6Th Century

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Architecture, Attraction, Building Homes, Castle, Destination, Fortress, Historic World Event

Architecture, Attraction, Building Homes, Castle, Destination, Fortress, Historic World Event, History, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Outdoors, Republic of Ireland, River, Sightseeing, Tourism

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: King Johns Castle, Co Limerick, River Shannon, Ireland

King Johns Castle, Co Limerick, River Shannon, Ireland
King Johns Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on Kings Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. The Castle was built between 1200 and 1210

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: River Shannon near O Briensbridge (O Briens Bridge), County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland

River Shannon near O Briensbridge (O Briens Bridge), County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Athlone, County Westmeath, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Athlone, County Westmeath, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Parteen Weir, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Parteen Weir, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Clonmacnoise (engraving)

Clonmacnoise (engraving)
XJF476175 Clonmacnoise (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clonmacnoise Monastery is situated in County Offaly)

Background imageRiver Shannon Collection: Ireland in 1834, map of the river Shannon, 19th century engraving

Ireland in 1834, map of the river Shannon, 19th century engraving



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The majestic River Shannon flows through the heart of Ireland, weaving its way past breathtaking landmarks and historic sites. One such landmark is King John's Castle, standing proudly on the banks of the River Shannon. Its ancient walls hold tales of battles fought and victories won. Further along the river lies Clonmacnoise, an enchanting site that once housed an early Christian abbey. Here, visitors can step back in time and marvel at the intricate stone carvings and weathered crosses that bear witness to centuries gone by. In Athlone, County Westmeath, a canal barge glides peacefully along the tranquil waters of the River Shannon. The gentle ripples create a soothing melody as it navigates this picturesque waterway. As we gaze across the river towards Limerick City, our eyes are drawn to King John's Castle and Thomond Bridge. These iconic structures stand as guardians over Limerick's rich history while reflecting their grandeur in the shimmering waters below. Sarsfield Swivel Bridge gracefully spans across the River Shannon in Limerick City, connecting both sides with its elegant arches. As day turns to dusk, Saint Mary's Cathedral casts its reflection upon these peaceful waters alongside King John's Castle – a truly magical sight to behold. From city marina vantage point at sunset, we take in yet another breathtaking view - King John's Castle majestically positioned alongside Saint Mary's Cathedral. The golden hues paint a picture-perfect scene against a backdrop of tranquility. A flight of wild geese takes flight from Fountain of Heritage with King John’s Castle standing tall behind them during sunset—a symbolic representation of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage blending seamlessly with nature’s beauty. At twilight hours when colors deepen into shades of purple and orange hues; King John’s Castle stands illuminated against darkening skies—its towering presence evoking awe-inspiring emotions within us all. Thomond Bridge, an architectural masterpiece, gracefully spans the River Shannon in Limerick City.