Giant cruise ship to dock in Shannon estuary

History will be made in the Shannon Estuary today as the largest cruise liner ever to visit the area arrives into port.

The 37,000 tonne Prinsendam (PRIN-ZEN-DAM) cruise ship will dock at the port of Foynes, carrying  400 crew and 835 passengers who’ll be visiting Clare’s main tourist attractions this weekend.

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Tourism officials are hoping cruise liners can become a regular sight in the MidWest and there’s a chance for locals to view the massive liner today and tomorrow.