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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Boasting Portumna Forest Park’s tree-lined shores, bays and scattered islands, intermediate paddlers will enjoy this rewarding blueway trail. Keep an eye on the skies for the park’s White-Tailed Sea Eagles, …
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Showcasing particularly idyllic views of the lake, this blueway trail is ideal for guided beginners or unguided intermediate paddlers. Sitting directly across the lake from Portumna Castle, the trail’s finish …
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Guided and independent intermediate paddlers will enjoy crossing open water to reach picturesque Slevoir Bay. Admire the charming views around this enclosed bay before looping back to pictorial Terryglass.
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Great for guided intermediate paddlers, this blueway trail boasts views of both Old Court Castle and Drominagh Castle’s remains. Watch out for a hidden harbour, sheltered headlands, pretty bays and …
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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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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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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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A great blueway trail for guided beginner groups at just 4.5km, this pleasant paddle passes tree-lined farmland en route to Youghal harbour and bay before reaching Little Tamona – a …
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A satisfying route that passes the ancient site of Brian Boru’s fort, this blueway trail suits strong, guided intermediate paddlers. Encompassing lake, river and canal sections, the final stretch of …
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