Stop No. 9

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Skehanagh/Cleary's Quay on Lough Derg.

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Skehanagh, or more specifically the beautiful natural area known locally as Cleary’s Quay, is one of the three key stops on the Broad Majestic Shannon part tour. This tranquil spot was a place the very young Shane visited on occasions during his childhood visits to the area. If you’re lucky, you might even catch sight of a traditional “row boat landed.”

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Believed to date as far back as the 8th century, the stone quay served as a landing point for boats traveling to and from Illaunmore, located just 2 kilometres across the lake. Illaunmore is one of the last inhabited islands on the River Shannon and today has a population of just one resident.

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The bench at the quay was funded by the local community, many of whom spent unforgettable summer days swimming here during the 1960s and 70s. It includes a dedication to Shane, and visitors are invited to pause, sit, and take in the beauty and stillness of one of the most peaceful places on the lake.​​​​​