Paddling near Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Thurles sits in the heart of County Tipperary, with the River Suir flowing through the county and two of Ireland's most celebrated paddling routes within reach. The Suir Blueway — a 53 km paddling trail running between Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir — is the marquee local route, while Lough Derg on the Shannon draws touring paddlers to its bays, islands and north-eastern shores.