Paddling near Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
Ballysadare sits in County Sligo where the Ballysadare River drops through a short, intense series of falls and rapids before emptying into Ballisodare Bay. The area draws whitewater kayakers to one of the North West's most technical runs, while the bay itself is accessible to all experience levels and is known for its seal colony and the backdrop of Knocknarea mountain.
Top waters to paddle near Ballysadare
![Shannon [Upper]](https://dkeunmzmwxtjg.cloudfront.net/images/curation/ie-shannon-upper-3e23f9eb.png)
Shannon [Upper]
Co. Cavan, Co. Galway, Co. Leitrim, Co. Longford, Co. Offaly, Co. Roscommon, Co. Westmeath

Lough Key
Co. Roscommon

Donegal Bay Southern
Co. Sligo

Boyle
Co. Roscommon, Co. Sligo
![Owenmore [Sligo]](https://dkeunmzmwxtjg.cloudfront.net/images/curation/ie-owenmore-sligo-89d2b916.png)
Owenmore [Sligo]
Co. Roscommon, Co. Sligo

Sligo Bay
Co. Sligo

Suck
Co. Galway, Co. Mayo, Co. Roscommon

Lough Gill
Co. Leitrim, Co. Sligo

Donegal Bay
Co. Sligo

Lower Lough Erne
Co. Donegal
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