VIDEO: Drone footage of the spectacular River Shannon

The 56th Shannon Boat Rally hosted by the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland took place last week.

The event saw boaters from across the county gather, which this year, saw participants travel from Lanesboro to Athlone.

The rally ended with a prize giving night in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone on Sunday. 

Just over two hundred people attended with special guests Dawn Livingstone, CEO of Waterways Ireland, John Dolan, President of IWAI and Mayor of Athlone John Dolan.

The Endeavour Award was presented to Noel Griffin for his dedication and continuous contribution to the Inland Waterways, while the Herraghty family were presented with the Denis Tracey award for their outstanding contribution to the Shannon Boat Rally. The Tadgh Crowley award was present to Blanaid Smith, for her teenage spirit of helpfulness on the rally and the Doc Farrell award to the Warren family from the Shannon Erne for their contribution to the rally.

See the spectacular drone footage from the rally, taken by Paul Larkin, here.