shannonpaddlers | shannon kayaking and canoeing club

Shannon Paddlers

Wellness on the Water

Learn to Kayak Classes

Please complete this form if you are interested in joining a Level 1 Learn to Kayak Course. These classes use sit-on-top kayaks and are a great introduction to kayaking. We require all club members to have at least Level 1 kayaking skills.

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Join The Club

If you already have Level 1 kayak skills (or greater) and would like to join the club, please email with your details to shannonpaddlers@gmail.com

Welcome to Shannon Paddlers

About us

Founded in 2017, Shannon Paddlers is a Canoeing Ireland-registered kayak and canoe club based in O’Briens Bridge in Co Clare on the banks of the River Shannon. Our spectacular location means that you have the option of flatwater and canal trips or Class 2/3 whitewater within easy reach of our club facilities.

Beginners welcome

Anyone who has completed a Canoeing Ireland Level 1 Flatwater sit-on-top skills course or equivalent is welcome to join. If you are a complete beginner, we provide Level 1 Sit-on-Top and Level 2 Sit-in Kayak classes regularly from April to October. For details please email us at shannonpaddlers@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page.

What we do

Club Trips

We run club trips 3 or 4 times a week from April to October and depending on weather throughout the winter.

Club Training

Further training in both paddling and safety skills are actively promoted within the club. We are a volunteer club and encourage all our members to develop the competence and confidence to paddle safely independently in small groups.

More about us

Where we are

Location

We’re based in O’Briens Bridge, Co Clare. We are within easy reach of Limerick and Tipperary.

Environment

Our club is located at a wonderful flat sheltered section of the Shannon, yet within striking distance of the start of whitewater falls towards Limerick. Its a beautiful location and stunning place to be out on the water.