Paddling near Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Urlingford sits in north Kilkenny, close to the Tipperary border, with the River Suir the nearest significant paddling water. The broader area draws paddlers to the River Nore — Kilkenny's signature flatwater river — along with the Barrow and, further afield, Lough Derg and the Shannon system. The Nore in particular is well regarded for calm, accessible paddling suited to beginners and recreational paddlers alike.