Are you a crafty devil? Or are you intrigued by all things crafty? Do you like to give back to local communities and appreciate the beauty of heritage craftmanship? If …
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Playgrounds are the perfect setting for creating precious childhood memories with your kids. Lough Derg has thirteen play parks dotted around the lake sure to inspire creativity and excitement with …
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Are you worried your recently bought kayak has taken up permanent residence in your backyard? Have you run out of excuses like ‘I just haven’t had the time?’ …
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Lockdown gardening seems to have gone one of two ways for people. There are those who have spent time improving, pruning and preening their outdoor space and then there are …
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If you’re someone who has learned the importance of shopping in local charity shops then this is meant for you. Let me tell you why: there is a wealth of …
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There’s something very special about open air markets, particularly in the morning. Food and craft markets have exploded in popularity on our lovely little island in recent years …
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With something to suit all levels of ability, there is a wide range of looped walks and hikes around the beautiful Lough Derg that are sure to take …
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Have you done that same lap of that same park every single day for…the last you can’t remember how long? Are you able to picture every bend and tree …
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From pictorial bays to a sprinkling of tiny islands and even a small hidden freshwater lake (Lough Alewnaghta), strong intermediate paddlers will love this blueway trail’s many charms. Winding from …
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Passing more than 12 quaint, private harbours, verdant headlands and the small rock and grassy quay known as Little Tamona, this 11km (one-way) blueway trail will delight intermediate paddlers. Enjoy …
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Drift through the reeds towards tree-lined Foot’s Island on a charming loop that’s perfect for guided intermediate paddlers. Amid the island’s reed banks, quiet, keen-eyed paddlers might even spot some …
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Beautiful bay views and scattered islets await on this guided-beginner/intermediate level blueway trail towards the ancient monastic settlement of Holy Island. Known for its well-preserved round tower, bring a picnic …
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Best suited to intermediate/experienced paddlers with reasonable fitness, this idyllic route is the longest of the blueway trails. Enjoy bankside scenery, forested headlands and vantage points over harbours and bays …
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A great option for independent intermediates and fit guided beginners, enjoy bay and harbour views and lush tree-lined shores on this scenic blueway trail. Departing from pretty Mountshannon, this route …
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Strong intermediate paddlers will enjoy this pleasant blueway trail that showcases a host of pretty harbours, inlets and bays. Setting off from idyllic Williamstown Harbour, paddlers will revel in this …
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From the Killaloe Canal this loop passes under 18th-century Killaloe Bridge, onto the River Shannon and back again. This picturesque blueway trail is ideal for guided beginner groups and independent …
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Soak up the views over headlands, a restored stone marina, grassy quaysides and charming Goat Island on a blueway trail ideal for intermediate paddlers. Be sure to keep your eyes …
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Skirting headlands and following bays and tree-lined river banks, this intermediate level blueway trail leads paddlers from one side of Dromineer to the other and on to Luska Pier. Depending …
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