What to do and see in Ireland, Ireland: The Best Water Sports

March 2, 2022 Darleen Reid

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1. Irish Adventures

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Irish Adventures

Irish Adventures offer Outdoor activities, including Sea-Kayaking trips, sunset kayak trips, half and full day, Rock climbing abseiling / rappeling, Guided Hiking/Mountaineering. Kayak with Fungi Enjoy a half-day's sea kayaking in Dingle Harbour, see Fungi the Dolphin at the mouth of the harbour and explore some the many sea caves. This trip is available to all, beginners to advanced paddlers, not very strenuous but a great trip to introduce you to sea kayaking, covers basic kayak skills. Times: 09.30 to 12.30 and 2.00 to 5.00 Sunset Sea-Kayaking Experience the peaceful waters of Dingle harbour and Dingle Bay at its most tranquil hours. These trips also visit Fungi and sea caves. This trip is available to all, beginners to advanced paddlers, not very strenuous but a great trip to introduce you to sea kayaking, covers basic kayak skills. Times on dependent on time of sunset

2. The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company

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The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company

Be Adventurous with North Clare Sea Kayaking! Come and experience all that County Clare has to offer with our fantastic guided sea kayaking tours along the stunning coastline of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way as well as spectacular lakes within the County. Based in Doolin, just minutes from the Cliffs of Moher, we provide all necessary equipment for our tours, including top of the range Necky brand kayaks! Come and experience the amazing scenery and wildlife that County Clare has to offer!! So join us for a tour, experience isn't necessary but a sense of adventure is! Now offering Guided Mountain BIking Tours in the Burren - experience the Wild Atlantic Way and the Burren in a new way!

3. Blackfield Surf School

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Blackfield Surf School

Blackfield Surf, kitesurf and SUP School is the only approved surf School on Achill Island.We are fully approved by the Irish Surfing Association and are one of only two schools in Mayo with this accreditation. If you need a surfing lesson or to hire some wetsuits, surfboards or body boards, just drop in! If you would like to learn to kitesurf, or improve, just give us a call.If you would like to go on a stand up paddleboard expedition through caves and arches-let us bring you! We run a hugely popular and (very small) surf camp for children aged 8-16 during the months of July and August.The surf school runs from our iconic double decker bus on Keel beach. In winter (October - March) our bus is closed but we are always happy to run lessons or hire equipment! Just call us!

4. Wavesweeper Sea Adventures

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Wavesweeper Sea Adventures

We offer experiential tours along the Wild Atlantic Way. Activities include Kayaking, Snorkelling, Stand Up Paddle boarding, Surfing and raft building . We are based in Belmullet in Co. Mayo.

5. Skelligs Watersports

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Skelligs Watersports

Watersports located in the middle of Ballinskelligs beach offering Surfing, Wind-surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Kids Camps. Gear and wetsuit rentals also available. Kids Camps run during the summer months from Mon-Fri offering both water and beach activities. There is something for everyone!!!

6. Irish National Sailing School

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Irish National Sailing School

Sailing, powerboating, kayak and SUP rental all available from the beautiful Dun Laoghaire Harbour. We offer tours of Dublin Bay on our sportsyachts and high speed powerboats as well as scheduled sailing and introduction to sailing courses. Catering for all ages and abilities, birthday parties, stag and hen parties all available.

7. Harbour Sup and Sail

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Harbour Sup and Sail

Harbour Sup n Sail offers Stand up Paddle boarding (SUP) Tuition ,Hire and Custom tours we have two dedicated bases at Enniscrone Pier Co Sligo and the Quay Ballina Co Mayo both offer a full range range of boards and paddles to suit all abilities ,approved buoyancy aids and wetsuits where required .All of our instructors are ASI / ISA qualified and hold first aid and rescue qualifications

8. Kenmare Bay Diving

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Kenmare Bay Diving

Kenmare has its very own Scuba Diving school with fun Snorkeling & guided Scuba Diving trips for complete beginners to qualified divers running daily throughout the summer. On the 3 hour 'Try a Dive' programme the Instructor provides a warm wet suit & brief orientation of the equipment & the dive site. An exhilarating scenic boat trip takes you to explore tranquil island inlets, where one can enjoy the dramatic scenery & amazing biodiversity of sea life. In a beautiful sheltered lagoon you learn to use scuba equipment in standing depth water & take that first magical underwater breath as you are carefully guided through the lagoons abundant marine life. The dive centre is based at the stunning harbour of Kilmackilogue or you can be collected by boat at Oysterbed Pier, Sneem. Non divers, who wish to just take in the beautiful sea views, life jackets are available for hire. Staff provide informative commentary on the sites of interest & wildlife from bird life to dolphins & whales.

9. Give It A Go

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Give It A Go

Give It A Go Sea Kayaking is based In Galway, Ireland. We run kayaking tours along Irelands stunning Atlantic coastline and on scenic Lough Corrib. Kayaking is a great way to discover the beautiful environment that we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. Our guides are fun, friendly and fully qualified. No experience is necessary and we provide all the equipment.Suitable for individuals of all ages, families, stags, hens and corporate events. Give It A Go run full day, half day and evening tours. If you have somewhere in particular you would like to go and explore we can arrange a customised tour for you.If you have any questions we will be more than happy to help. Go on, Give It A Go, book your trip now.

10. The Lagoon Activity Centre

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The Lagoon Activity Centre

Afraid of the water? Cant swim? Don't worry! Its only an average of 3 feet deep. The Lagoon Activity Centre is a place where you can relax, feel free and take in the breathtaking serenity and beauty of West Cork and the Wild Atlantic Way. Why not take on West Cork's only and Munster's largest floating water park, rent a kayak, take the kids pedal boating, try your hand at stand up paddle boarding (SUP), or for the less adventurous, simply relax on our over water deck and pier and enjoy the local produce from our beach hut cafe.

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