“Where the Three Counties Meet”
Departing from Athlone Castle, this cruise travels upstream on the River Shannon to Lough Ree. During the sailing there is live commentary on local history, the religious settlements on the islands and tales of Viking treasure. This is a boat trip that can be enjoyed by all ages and is suitable for any family occasion. Don a Viking helmet and prepare for battle or simply sit back with an Irish Coffee. Either way, you will enjoy the beauty of the Inland Waterways and witness everything Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands has to offer.
Viking Mike
Known locally as “Viking Mike”, Michael McDonnell established Viking Tours in 1999 as a themed passenger vessel. As captain and proprietor, he has become an ambassador to all those visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and today the business is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Midlands. Viking Mike is a well-versed seafarer also. He began his sailing journey at the age of fifteen, sailing off the West coast of Kerry on a fireball dingy, this being his sailing vessel of choice. Today, Michael is still an avid sailor and has crewed on many well-known Tall Ships which include the Asgard II, Jeanie Johnston and STS Lord Nelson.
- Phone: 086 262 1136
- Email: vikingmike@vikingtoursireland.ie