Paddling near Shannon, Co. Clare

Shannon sits on the eastern edge of County Clare where the River Shannon broadens toward its estuary. The area is defined by the river itself — one of Ireland's longest — along with Lough Derg to the north and the River Fergus nearby. Flatwater paddling dominates, drawing kayakers, canoeists and SUP boarders to calm, wildlife-rich stretches that pass historic sites and quiet islands.