Mountshannon Harbour on scenic Lough Derg in Count Clare is a picturesque sheltered south facing harbour. It is very popular in the summer months with cruisers, who pull up for the night and head into the village for a couple of pints and some traditional music. A separate bathing area is very popular with local families.
The beautiful Lakeside Watersports Park near the village offers a range of facilities for a wide variety of watersports on the lake, from sailing to fishing. These include motor boats, rowing boats, windsurfing equipment and sailing boats. The village of Mountshannon has been a previous winner of the national Tidy Towns award.