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After achieving town status in 1982, Shannon is one only a handful of ‘planned’ towns in Ireland. The town’s biggest attraction is Shannon Airport, which has a long and storied military history. Shannon also makes a fantastic base for exploring the Irish countryside, where you’ll find the delights of a country steeped in myth and legend.