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Find Canoeing Ireland certified kayaking instructors near you.

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Sea Kayaking ★ 4.9

Padraig O'Sullivan

Co. Cork

15+ years guiding along Cork's Wild Atlantic coastline. Specialises in navigation and tidal planning.

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River ★ 4.8

Sinead Walsh

Co. Galway

Former competitive paddler turned instructor. Runs beginner to advanced river courses across Connacht.

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Sea Kayaking ★ 4.9

Cormac Kelly

Co. Kerry

Kerry native with deep knowledge of Dingle and Iveragh coastlines. Rescue specialist and youth coach.

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Touring ★ 4.7

Aisling Murphy

Co. Donegal

Expedition leader who has circumnavigated Ireland by kayak. Runs multi-day trips along Donegal's remote coast.

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Sea Kayaking ★ 4.8

Declan O'Brien

Co. Galway

Aran Islands specialist. Guides island-hopping expeditions and open-water crossings in Galway Bay.

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Sea Kayaking ★ 4.9

Fiona Walsh

Co. Donegal

Ireland's highest-certified female instructor. Specialises in exposed coastline and advanced techniques.

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Beginner ★ 4.6

Liam McCarthy

Co. Waterford

Patient and encouraging teacher. Perfect for first-timers. Runs weekend courses on the River Suir.

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Touring ★ 4.8

Orla Brennan

Co. Mayo

Clew Bay expert and touring enthusiast. Plans and leads multi-day kayak camping trips across the west coast.

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