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2 unusual facts about Shannon Estuary


Shannon Estuary

In 1936, the Government of Ireland confirmed that it would develop a 3.1 km² site at Rineanna for the country's first transatlantic airport.

By 1942 a serviceable airport had been established and was named Shannon Airport.


County Limerick

The N69, a secondary route travels from Limerick City along the Shannon Estuary through Clarina, Askeaton & Glin and continues towards Listowel in County Kerry.


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Kilmurry McMahon

The parish is bounded on the south by the Shannon Estuary, on the north by the parish of Kilmihil, on the west by the Killimer parish and on the east by Coolmeen.