Paddling near Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare

Ardnacrusha sits on the eastern edge of County Clare, hard against the River Shannon and within easy reach of Lough Derg. The area is a natural base for flatwater paddling on the Shannon and its connected loughs, with guided kayak tours operating out of nearby Killaloe and a wider network of Clare waterways — from the Fergus and Maigue rivers to the Atlantic coastline — accessible within the county.