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    Posted on February 9th, 2010

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    Loughrea

    Loughrea

    We love the lake in Loughrea… Locha Riach nó Locha Riabhach, arís ag brath ar an duine – variously translated as the grey, dappled or speckled lake. It’s a spring-fed limestone lake, about twice as long as it is wide, and shallow enough in spots – perfect for two new kayakers! There are lots of slipways thanks [...]

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    Posted on February 6th, 2010

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    Early days

    Early days

    Sometime last May, J was sitting by the river in NUIG waiting to sit an exam. A kayaker paddled by heading upstream & J had a lightbulb moment… as soon as the exams were out of the way he started looking for ways to get on the water. His enthusiasm was infectious & I was [...]