With plenty of lakes and rivers, plus a beautiful coastline, Ireland is THE place to try out all kinds of water sports.
Along the
Wild Atlantic Way you’ll find
Bundoran in Donegal, also known as
Ireland’s surf capital.
Bundoran Surf Co. offers lessons for anyone, pro or newbie, on some of the island’s best waves. You can enjoy paddle boarding and kitesurfing, too, at
Blackfield Surf School on Achill Island,
County Mayo. For some expert tips, head to
Antrim for a session taught by Irish National Champion and Irish Team Surfer, Martin Kelly, at
Portrush Surf School because you might as well learn from the best!
Sailing courses at the
Strangford Lough Yacht Club in
County Down take you along the peaceful inlands waters of
Strangford Lough.
Cobh Harbour in
Cork is the world’s second largest natural harbour. So it’s no surprise that sailing has been popular here for hundreds of years.
SailCork keeps this tradition alive with plenty of fun courses to check out.
Just outside Dublin, you can take to the waters and enjoy sailing courses along the coastal town of
Dun Laoghaire and along Dublin Bay. Or if you’re looking for something more leisurely, explore the natural beauty of Dublin’s coast by kayak with
Kayaking.ie based in
Dalkey; a village not too far from the city centre. We recommend the sunset kayaking tour for a particularly wonderful experience!
Grab a canoe to follow the Barrow River between
Kilkenny and
Carlow.
GowiththeFlow.ie offers everything from day tours of the river, to 3 day trips with camping experiences for friends and families.
Lough Erne in
Fermanagh is one of Northern Ireland’s best locations where water-lovers can relish the charming sights from the comfort of a kayak or canoe.
So pack a wetsuit and an adventurous attitude for your next trip to Ireland! What water sport tickles your fancy?
