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Lower Bann

Running from Toomebridge on the shores of Lough Neagh to Coleraine, the Lower Bann is a beautifully scenic river with an excellent navigation system and an unspoilt environment. It is anticipated that a 7-day holiday will allow travellers to see all of the river and to have some extra time to discover the hinterland.
On the river, there are only four locks, all manned by helpful lock-keepers. The river is easily navigated with the same navigation system as Lough Erne so will be familiar to many of Carrickcraft's clients.
Cutts Lock

There are many interesting attractions along the river including the ancient fort at Mountsandel in Coleraine where archaeologists have found evidence of a human settlement more than 9,000 years old. This makes Mountsandel the oldest known human settlement in Ireland.
The main towns along the way are Toomebridge (home to the Crosskeys Inn, the oldest thatched pub in Northern Ireland), Portglenone, Kilrea and Coleraine. There is also an excellent watersports centre at Drumaheglis and plenty of opportunities to try a bit of fishing.
From the Town Centre marina at Coleraine, it is only a short taxi-ride to some of Northern Ireland's biggest tourist attractions such as the Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Dunluce Castle. And of course the world-famous Royal Portrush Golf Course.
Carnroe Lock
Access to Coleraine is excellent, being only 90 minutes from either of Belfast's main airports and less than an hour from City of Derry Airport. We recommed that you hire a car from the airport and drive to Coleraine along the spectacular Antrim Coast Road with its charming villages and views of the sea and glens. Another option is to take the train from Belfast along the coastal route - described by Michael Palin as "One of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world".

SPECIAL OFFERS

  • Our Price Promise

    Our Price Promise: We can't promise to match any price on the Shannon - our boats aren't the same and comparison is impossible. But we do promise to give you a first class service before and during your holiday. We will give you top-rate instruction, both online before you arrive and then on your boat. We will respond to any problem quickly and efficiently and we will do everything we can to enhance your enjoyment.

  • 10 days for the price of 7

    Book 10 nights starting before the 5th May or after the 15th September and pay for only 7 nights. Available on the Clare, Kilkenny and Carlow.

  • Midweek Special

    Book Monday to Friday and get 4 nights for the price of 3.

  • Coleraine Discount

    15% off all bookings on the Lower Bann.

    Prices shown are already discounted

  • Discount for May bookings

    15% off all Kilkennys and Wexford bookings for the week of 19th May!

    15% off all Kilkenny and Carlow bookings on the week of 26th May!

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  • Try before you hire

    Take a Carlow Class cruiser for a day-trip for the special price of €120 (Shannon) or £100 (Erne) and we will refund the money in full against any full-week hire on any boat.

    Terms and Conditions:
    The day's hire is from 10am to 5pm.
    The one-week holiday must be taken during the 2012 season.
    Diesel used on the one-day hire will not be refunded and as a guide the Carlow uses roughly 3.5 litres an hour.
    All bookings subject to availability.