Water Sports in Athlone

Lough Ree is the perfect place to try a spot of paddleboarding or kayaking: no experience is needed and we supply all the equipment and instructions. At first, you probably won’t glide over the lake as elegantly as the local wildlife but most people take to it like a duck to…

Available to book from late March – mid-October.

Paddle Board Hire:

Two Hour Taster: 10am – 12noon / 12.15 – 2.15pm / 2.30 – 4.30pm / 5pm – 7.00pm: €20 per board

A wetsuit is recommended, please bring your own.

Kayak Hire:

Navigate the Inner Lakes in your kayak with just a paddle for propulsion you will leave no trace after you.

Lifejacket, kayak and oars are provided. A wetsuit is recommended, please bring your own.

€35 for two hours.

Day Guests:

Wineport Lodge Day Guests are welcome to visit and experience our Kayaks and Paddle Boards on Lough Ree. 

Wineport Lodge has two Paddle Boards available for hire, plus one single and one tandem Kayak.

Pricing:

Kayaks and Paddle Boards can rented for €40 pp for 2 hours 

A wetsuit is recommended, please bring your own.

Please note, for day guest hire, proof of ID and a €500 deposit are required.