Visitors to County Offaly should make sure to take a trip along the Shannonbridge Bog Railway. This lovely guided tour begins near Shannonbridge and covers 9km of stunning bogland. Run by the Irish Peat Board, this 45-minute tour gives information on the development and history of the Blackwater bogs. A trip to the Shannonbridge Bog Railway is also a must for nature lovers, as guides discuss the ecological importance of the area, pointing out rare wild flowers and the area’s many wetland birds. The Shannobridge station also features a fascinating machinery museum and a lovely gift shop.

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