A small group of us took a trip on the Blackwater from Ballyduff to Cappoquin, the weather was lovely with very little wind to delay our canoeist. The trip would take around two hours and would take us over a small weir at Lismore and also past Lismore castle. The small weir would be the highlight of the trip as it can throw up a few surprises from time to time.
Thankfully we all made over the weir at Lismore even though a large wirlpool on the far side nearly got a few of us. We stopped to take in the beauty of Lismore castle and to have our afternoon tea. Leaving Lismore you meet some fast water and care should be taken to avoid any unnesscessary wettings. Also when you meet an Island make sure you go to the right as it's quite shallow on the left as one of our lads found out. After the fast water it's a gentle paddle to Cappoquin provided your not paddling against the tide as it can be quite strong, we were very lucky and just got he tide turning.
Thankfully we all made over the weir at Lismore even though a large wirlpool on the far side nearly got a few of us. We stopped to take in the beauty of Lismore castle and to have our afternoon tea. Leaving Lismore you meet some fast water and care should be taken to avoid any unnesscessary wettings. Also when you meet an Island make sure you go to the right as it's quite shallow on the left as one of our lads found out. After the fast water it's a gentle paddle to Cappoquin provided your not paddling against the tide as it can be quite strong, we were very lucky and just got he tide turning.
The Crew.
Unusual traffic on the river.
The weir at Lismore, looks smaller than it is.
The beautiful Lismore castle.
Afternoon tea with the Castle in the back ground.
The Run to the Finish.
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