Paddling near Ballina, Co. Mayo

Ballina sits on the River Moy in north County Mayo, and the river is the heart of local paddling. Kayakers run the Moy from Ballina down to Killala, passing Belleek Woods, the Quay, and Nimmo's Canal, while Lough Conn — just a few kilometres away — draws SUP paddlers and canoeists onto open flatwater. North Mayo's mix of river and lake paddling has made it a well-regarded destination among experienced kayakers in Ireland.