Paddling near Lismore, Co. Waterford
Lismore sits in west County Waterford on the banks of the River Blackwater, one of the most paddler-friendly rivers in Munster. The Blackwater here is wide, slow-moving and tidal between Lismore and Cappoquin, making it accessible to complete beginners and families. The stretch beneath Lismore Castle is the marquee paddle in the area.
Top waters to paddle near Lismore
Suir
Co. Tipperary, Co. Waterford
![Blackwater [Munster]](https://dkeunmzmwxtjg.cloudfront.net/images/curation/ie-blackwater-munster-64dfd016.png)
Blackwater [Munster]
Co. Cork, Co. Kerry, Co. Waterford
Eastern Celtic Sea (HAs 13;17)
Co. Waterford
Nier
Co. Tipperary, Co. Waterford
Colligan
Co. Waterford
Western Celtic Sea (HAs 18;19;20)
Co. Cork
![Lee [Cork]](https://dkeunmzmwxtjg.cloudfront.net/images/curation/ie-lee-cork-e0010c5c.png)
Lee [Cork]
Co. Cork
Mahon
Co. Waterford
Youghal Bay
Co. Waterford
![Clodiagh [Portlaw]](https://dkeunmzmwxtjg.cloudfront.net/images/curation/ie-clodiagh-portlaw-9aa0eb57.png)
Clodiagh [Portlaw]
Co. Waterford
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