The Shannon Region is an unofficial region in the western part of Ireland. The region includes Limerick City and County, County Clare, North Tipperary, North Kerry and parts of southwest Offaly. These areas are also known as Ireland's Mid-West Region. Some state agencies are loosely based around the region, for example, Shannon Development and HSE Mid-west. Limerick is the largest city in the region and is situated at the centre of the region. Visitor attractions include the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle. It is not a NUTS region. Other attractions * Limerick ** Within Limerick city: ** Hunt Museum ** ** ** Treaty Stone ** University of Limerick ** Thomond Park * Burren National Park * Cahir Castle * Lough Gur * Rock of Cashel * Craggaunowen * Knappogue Castle * Dunguaire Castle * Poulnabrone Dolmen * Caherconnell Stone Fort * Lisdoonvarna * Foynes Flying Boat Museum * Aillwee Caves * Doolin Cave * Doolin * Aran Islands * Adare * Ballyvaughan * Loop Head * Lough Derg * Ballyhoura * Kilkee * Kilrush * Glin Castle * Birr Castle and Science centre * Killaloe * Lough Derg * Banagher
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