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Incident on Shannon Estuary - Shannon Ferry Group Limited Board Statement

Earlier this morning, a passenger was reported to have gone overboard from a Shannon Ferries vessel operating in the Shannon Estuary between Killimer and Tarbert. Our crew immediately initiated emergency procedures, alerted the Irish Coast Guard and supported a coordinated search and rescue operation involving Rescue 117, the RNLI, Irish Coast Guard lifeboats, local vessels and Shannon Pilots. The individual was subsequently recovered and transferred to University Hospital Limerick.

We are cooperating fully with the authorities and will be conducting an internal review of the incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the man involved and his family. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff and crew of our vessel and to all those who responded so swiftly and professionally to this incident.

Welcome to Shannon Ferry Group Ltd

From early morning as the mist descends the Shannon Estuary to the Wild Atlantic Sea, to the setting of the sun in the late of the evening, ShannonFerry will take you and your vehicle on this memorable 20 minute journey across the estuary linking the iconic tourist destinations of the Banner County of Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry.

This is a lovely experience for visitors who would like a short break in their journey to relax as they sail across the majestic Shannon Estuary. And if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the dolphins, which in the summer, can sometimes swim so near the ferry, as if just to entertain you.

As the only vehicle ferry trip on the main spine of the Wild Atlantic Way, this invigorating journey allows you experience the rugged nature of land and sea as you breath in the fresh salty sea air that encapsulates Irelands Wild Atlantic Way.

Now it's even easier and much better value when you purchase your ticket online.