Paddling near Piltown, Co. Kilkenny

Piltown sits in south Kilkenny, close to the River Suir and within reach of the broader Three Sisters river system — the Suir, Barrow, and Nore — that defines paddling in Ireland's Ancient East. The Barrow in particular is well established as a canoe and kayak route, threading through Kilkenny and Carlow with historic locks, towpaths, and quiet stretches suited to all abilities.