Can any of you locals (irish) tell us about renting a houseboat for a cruise on the Shannon. Ex: What is a good month to go? Is it very busy on the river? Is it ever a problem mooring whenever/wherever you want? Are there plenty of restaurants/pubs at the mooring sites within walking distance? This looks like a GREAT way to see the countryside and we are very excited, we have never been to Ireland. Thanks

Sheryl <BR> <BR>I've just topped three old threads on boats and Ireland which you might like to have a skim through

Sheila, <BR>Thanks for the response, I think I would want your info, what are threads?

Sheryl. I topped them again. They are called <BR> <BR>"houseboating in Ireland" <BR> <BR>"longboat/cruiser vacation in ireland or scotland or europe" <BR> <BR>"Canal Cruising In France, Ireland or Holland?" <BR> <BR>OK? <BR>

Sheryl, <BR>I just booked a trip down the Shannon with Emerald Star for a week's cruising in early September (fingers crossed the weather's nice). Haven't been since I was a wee lass, but remember having a great time on those boats. This time I'm going with my (will be then) husband and another couple. <BR> <BR>But check out their website http://www.emeraldstar.ie for more details. It's definitely the way to travel in Ireland. <BR> <BR>Enjoy.

Catherine <BR>Thanks a bunch, do you mind if I e-mail you so I can pick your brain a bit on the Shannon?