An open invitation to all Irish Paddlers.  

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Shannon Erne InviteWaterways Ireland and Canoeing Ireland would  really love it if you could join with us to celebrate the official opening of the 70km Shannon-Erne Blueway on 28th May in Ballyconnell.  There is a fun recreational paddle, with free bus shuttle service, organised for the day plus lots of fun and festivities.

Arrangements as follows:

  • Paddlers to meet at Ballyconnell Lock 2 (NOT at the Marina as it will not be open for parking or water access).
  • Boats to be left off at Lock 2 and drivers to drive vehicles to Lock 1 Corraquill (10mins by road – directions below).
  • Shuttle bus will be operating from around 10.15 til 11.15, to transfer the drivers back from Lock 1 to Lock 2.
  • Put in the water at 11.30 to paddle the short distance to Ballyconnell Marina.
  • Official opening will take place at 12 at the Ballyconnell Marina, cuppa tea and some food for all.
  • Paddlers back in the water afterwards (probably around 1) to experience the 5k paddle downstream to Corraquil, taking in the White Water section at Ballyconnell which Waterways Ireland are considering further enhancing for Canoe Slalom and Freestyle in the near future.

Note this is a recreational flat water paddle and as such paddlers must take responsibility for their own safety and rescue on the day as they do with their usual paddling activities.

You can register for the event for free below.

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Directions from Lock 2 Ballyconnel to Lock 1 Corraquill

 Road Directions from Lock 2 to Corraquill