Whitewater Forum: UK/Ireland Whitewater

UK/Ireland Whitewater

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Topic: UK/Ireland Whitewater

Posted By: bronkrdr
Subject: UK/Ireland Whitewater
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2008 at 9:59am

Does anyone know anything about kayaking in Ireland or Wales (or anywhere else in the British Isles for that matter)? Thinking about a trip there and figured I had to get some boating in. Ireland seems like a good choice - same hangover, different country. Any info anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks - Adam

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I drink rum and wear my wife's underwear when no one is looking!

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Posted By: justin
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2008 at 10:36am

you should ask Adrian, he's from over that direction.

Posted By: KatieAdele
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2008 at 6:43pm

I know of a couple rivers, and some of the best boaters in the country (it's a small country). There is the Flesk, a class 4 stretch that is about 25min to run without scouting. There is also the Gaddah (sp?) but that one is a class 5 I think, both are in Kerry county, not too far from each other.

When are you going? There is only water when it rains, no mountains so no snow melt... If you want I can give you a couple emails of those kayakers out there. Also check irishfreestyle.com (or .ie, not sure which)

Posted By: bronkrdr
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2008 at 8:23am

We're probably looking at the late May/early June timeframe. I found an forum site called irish whitewater, so they're hooking me up with some info. Just wanted to know if the local crowd had any input. Thanks.

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I drink rum and wear my wife's underwear when no one is looking!

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