Paddling near Bunclody, Co. Wexford

Bunclody sits on the River Slaney in south Co. Wexford, where the river provides the town's main paddling focus. The Slaney is the marquee local water, and Bunclody Paddle Sports Club — based at the Bunclody Adventure Hub on Ryland Road — runs kayak and canoe courses on it for beginners through to developing paddlers. The nearby River Barrow, flowing through Kilkenny and Carlow, is one of Ireland's most celebrated canoe trails and is within easy reach.