A walk (or short cycle) around the 1929 Shannon Hydroelectric Scheme, Ireland's first major infrastructure project after independence: the Siemens-built power station, its hand- and steam-dug headrace canal and locks, the tailrace and fish pass, ESB's on-site visitor centre, and the village of Parteen, which gave up its own name to the scheme. Looking for things to do in Ardnacrusha? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Ardnacrusha Power Station
Ardnacrusha Headrace Canal & Twin Locks
Ardnacrusha Tailrace & Fish Pass
Ardnacrusha Experience Visitor Centre
Parteen — The Village That Gave Up Its Name
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →