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The Shannon Region

The Majestic Shannon

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August September 2005

August 1, 2005 by Leave a Comment

Ever thought about Ireland just for a weekend? Well, now you can. Especially if you live in the Boston area. On May 2, 2005, American Airlines began scheduled flights from Logan to Shannon, and in so doing opened up a gateway to a myriad of leisure possibilities in the Shannon region: Clare, Galway, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly. Of course, you don't have to confine yourself … [Read more...] about The Majestic Shannon

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