Not all plain sailing for developers
CRUISES on the Shannon have been enjoyed by thousands of people for many years. The John Hinde-style photos of boats on the great river, with leisurely stops along the way at quaint old pubs, have been used to promote Ireland as a laid-back and thoroughly “green” destination.
But there are fears that too much water-based activity is having adverse effects on the river, wildlife and surrounding lands. People have taken to describing Lough Derg as a commercial, world-class water park.
