Plan your tour....
Listed below are 15 points of interest on the tour, which covers a total distance of 61 km. Five of the locations are in the town of Nenagh, with the remaining 10 spread across areas of particular significance to Shane. Each point is marked with a number and a QR code to help you stay on track and access additional information about the tour.
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We recommend beginning your tour at Nenagh Tourist Office, where you can find the most up-to-date information about all aspects of the tour. It is also the ideal place to learn about other attractions in the area, as well as accommodation, entertainment and more.
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The locations are listed here in a logical sequence, particularly suitable for anyone undertaking the full tour.
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To help you locate one or all of the sites, please use our Google Map
A great starting point for the tour, plenty of information on the area and some Shane memorabilia.
Described as the MacGowan's family hotel, a visit to the snug, with nods to Shane, is a must!
Two beautiful murals from artist Neil O' Dwyer celebrating Shane's life and legacy.
Scene of a renowned Pogues gig on Jan. 6th 1986, also mentioned in Christy Moore's intro to Fairytale.
Shane's funeral took place here on December 8th, 2023.
Burial place of many of Shane’s beloved and inspirational grand-aunts and grand-uncles.
Traditional rural pub in the village of Carney
"I sat for a while at the Cross of Finnoe"
The location that inspired the memorable line
Home of the "first Pogues gig"
Home of Shannon Rovers GAA club, founded in 1888 by Shane's great-grandfather.
The home village of Shane's maternal family, home of the Broad Majestic Shannon and other points of interest.
One of 3 locations on the Broad Majestic Shannon part of the tour. Seat dedicated to Shane.
Visited often by Shane and family and backdrop to most recent Nenagh Mural
Described as the location that inspired the lines: "where we once watched the row boats landing"
Shane's favourite pub which hosts a wonderful display of memorabilia.
Other Places of Interest:
While in the area, there are so many places of interest to visit - for more information: visit:
www.discoverloughderg.ie
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