Five people in colourful kayaks, wearing life jackets and holding paddles, smile on a calm body of water. One person wears a yellow helmet. Green leaves float nearby.
Four people in kayaks, wearing life jackets, raise their paddles together to form an X over calm water, with trees and boats visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Seven people in kayaks form a star shape on dark water at night, each kayak outlined with colourful LED lights and red lights on their heads.
A group of people in colourful kayaks paddle down a calm river lined with grass and trees under a blue sky.
Colourful kayaks lined up along the edge of a calm canal, with a paved path and greenery on one side, and a stone bridge visible in the distance under a blue sky.
A group of people kayaking at night in a narrow canal, their kayaks decorated with colourful LED lights, surrounded by lily pads and grassy banks, with streetlights illuminating the path nearby.

Alan's Yippee Kayaking

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit
  • Rainy days

Supervised leisurely kayaking trips and exciting night tours.

Alan’s Yippee Kayaking is a fun, guided kayaking experience in County Longford, offering relaxed trips and unique night-time paddles across the Royal Canal.

What You Can Do

  • Supervised leisure kayaking trips
  • Group bookings and private outings
  • Night-time paddles on the Royal Canal
  • Guided day trips on The Shannon in Lanesboro

Good To Know

  • Locations include Ballymahon and Abbeyshrule
  • Advance booking recommended
  • Updates available via Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok
  • Limited accessibility, with significant restrictions for some visitors.

Alan’s Yippee Kayaking offers a relaxed and memorable way to explore Longford’s waterways — combining safety, scenery, and a touch of adventure on every trip.

 

Contact Details

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Why Visit
  • Safe, fully guided experiences for all levels
  • Ideal for families, friends, and visitors
  • Unique evening and night kayaking adventures
  • Explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands by water
  • Friendly, local instruction and support
  •  We have a built up an excellent collection of good reviews from customers
Frequently asked questions

1.Do you need experience?

Experience not required for trips on the Canal. Experience and confidence on water required for Lanesboro. We give full instructions before our sessions.

2.Is equipment provided?

Yes, we provide kayaks, bouyancy aids, paddles and head-torches.

How long are the sessions?

Between 1 and 1.5 hours.