Paddling near Swords, Co. Dublin
Swords sits in north County Dublin, close to the tidal Broadmeadows Estuary at Malahide — the area's most accessible paddling water. The estuary's sheltered upper reaches suit beginners, while the River Liffey and other nearby waterways draw more experienced kayakers and canoeists across the wider Dublin region.
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