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Paddling near Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow


Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag) sits on the River Barrow in County Carlow, and the Barrow is the centrepiece of paddling here. The river is well suited to canoe and kayak touring, with a multi-day trail running south from Bagenalstown through Goresbridge and Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins. A local kayak and SUP club, Muine Beag Kayak & SUP Club, has been active in the town since 2022, running beginner courses and community paddles on the river.

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