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Shannon The Heart of Ireland

Sharon Ní Chonchuir

Fall 2022

October 6, 2022 by 2 Comments

One of the best places to experience Irish culture, history and stunning natural beauty, is the Shannon region, and it’s just a direct flight away from New York and Boston. The song says that it’s a long, long way from Clare to here – that’s likely to be true for most of you reading this. However, once you actually arrive in County Clare, you’ll find that you’re not a long … [Read more...] about Shannon The Heart of Ireland

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