Aine Art,Killashee

On the Northern tip of Lough Ree you will come to the twin villages of Lanesborough and Ballyleague. These villages are a relaxing stop over for Shannon cruisers and are famous for fishing.Lanesborough is most noted for the large ESB powerplant that dominates the landscape.The station has helped the local economy not only through employment but through its by-product of warm water pumped into the river attractin g an abundance of fish.Amid the towns dramatic scenery there are restuarants,pubs,and shops for supplies,and the harbour is safe and quiet perfect for a good nights sleep in the cruiser. This coming weekend October 6th and 7th the villages will host the Taste of the Lakelands food festival. Aine Art will have a stand there and I am so looking forward to it.Some of the finest food producers on the island will be there.Celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon,Stephen Dowd,Catherine Fulvio,and Fiona Egan will give demonstrations with mouth watering recipes.Attractions include an ice cream p...

The Royal Canal which was built in 1789,was first opened in 1817 and its scenic beauty can be enjoyed in many different parts of Longford.Perhaps the most significent section along the Longford stretch of this beautifull Irish Waterway is Richmond Harbour in Clondra,where the Royal Canal meets the River Shannon.Cruising the Royal Canal is a wonderfull experience and a perfect introduction to the laid back way of life that is synonymous with rural Ireland and its people.Draped in beauty,peace and tranquility, the heart of the Irish country side can be explored along this waterway. Clondra with its magnificent cut stone harbour, is an attractive village,with local pubs providing traditional Iriah mucic,excellent food and drink, and quality accommadition.You can also hire a boat from Clondra.One of the most scenic waterways,stretching all the way from Dublin,any visit to Longford would be incomplete without a visit to the Royal Canal.Hope you enjoy my painting of Richmond Harbour.