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Paddling near Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin


Rathfarnham sits on the southern edge of Dublin city, with the River Dodder running close by and the River Liffey a short distance away. The wider Dublin area is well-established for recreational paddling, with the Liffey providing a well-known route through the city centre, Dublin Bay and its coastline drawing sea kayakers, and spots such as Grand Canal Dock and Dún Laoghaire Harbour popular for SUP.

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