Trail · County Galway
Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Hayes Island
Travel left (east) when you depart from the recreation park and then enter the Shannon river where you see the navigation markers. There can be rough water where the Shannon enters the lake and travelling upstream can be difficult in high river flows, also avoid the angling stands on your left. Paddle under the N65 bridge and then return on the other side of Hayes Island. Be aware that motor cruiser and water ski craft in the river can create large wakes.
Difficulty: Suitable for guided beginners
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Outdoors in County Galway this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 15°C
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00
Heavy spells of rain.
Be aware of potential impacts:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 9°Scattered clouds
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Sun with light cloud
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