Images of Ireland and the River Shannon will be beamed into the homes of up to 2 million people across Britain, when an episode of a popular TV series – narrated by actor Bill Nighy – airs during prime time on Channel 5 this evening (7 May).
World’s Most Scenic River Journeys
The series, called World’s Most Scenic River Journeys, is dedicating an entire episode to the Shannon, from source to mouth – showcasing the spectacular scenery and the wealth of things to see and do all along the river. It will highlight the history and heritage of the Shannon and feature a number of people who live and work along the river. Filming took place here last October, supported by Tourism Ireland.
In this evening’s one-hour episode, Bill Nighy will bring viewers along the River Shannon – from its source at the Shannon Pot right down to Loop Head, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Viewers will see stand-up paddle boarding on Lough Allen, a boat tour from Carrick-On-Shannon and a Viking ship tour to Clonmacnoise, as well as JJ Houghs Singing Pub in Banagher, Holy Island on Lough Derg, the Ardnacrusha Power Station and the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum.
Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of activity, to keep the island of Ireland front and centre in the minds of future travellers around the world – in order to capitalise on the demand for travel, once Ireland is open again for overseas visitors.
Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Great Britain, said: “It will help ensure that Ireland stays front-of-mind with future British visitors, until such time as they can visit again.”
