Paddling near Tullow, Co. Carlow

Tullow sits on the River Slaney in County Carlow, and the Slaney is the town's home water for paddling. Tullow Kayak Club runs beginner courses and organised sessions directly on the river here, making it one of the more accessible entry points into paddling in the southeast. The wider Carlow region connects to the River Barrow, one of Ireland's most celebrated canoe trails, running through Kilkenny and Carlow with multi-day touring options between Monasterevin and New Ross.