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Paddling near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal


Letterkenny sits at the head of Lough Swilly in County Donegal, with quick access to a varied mix of lake, river and sea paddling. Dunlewey Lake beneath Errigal, the sheltered waters of Mulroy Bay, and the Fanad Peninsula coastline are among the most-used destinations for kayakers and canoeists based here.

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