Paddling near Limerick, Co. Limerick

Limerick sits on the River Shannon in the midwest of Ireland, and the river is the heart of paddling here. The tidal Shannon through the city is the base for kayak and SUP tours, while the stretch upstream at Castleconnell is the go-to for whitewater river paddling and club trips. Lough Derg and a network of rivers — the Maigue, Mulkeir, Deal and Clare Glens among them — extend the options across the wider region.