The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Dolphin Watching & Wildlife Eco-Adventure Watch and learn about Ireland’s resident group of bottlenose dolphins on this guided boat trip into the Mouth of the Shannon. With approximately 200 individuals in this group, the dolphin encounter rate with Dolphinwatch is one of the best in the world. Every trip is different in this dynamic environment! You might meet a grey seal emerging from a cave, spot a herd of wild goats on a hillside, learn about the many species of nesting seabirds, and delight in the stunning cliffs and caves of the Loop Head Peninsula and the coast of North Kerry.

Learn to surf in the lovely seaside town of Lahinch. Surf lessons and Surf Rental equipment are available from us all year round. For great value and great fun visit Lahinch surf experience and we will have you surfing the waves in no time.

Aloha Surf School are situated in the heart of the Burren at beautiful Fanore Beach in Co. Clare. They run surfing lessons and Stand Up Paddleboarding for all ages and abilities, from beginners to improvers, adults, families and kids. They also rent all the equipment you need to get in the water. They are recommended and approved by the Irish Surfing Association.

Real Adventures Connemara in Clifden, Co. Galway - providing outdoor activities including; coasteering kayaking, surfing, hill walking, rock climbing and abseiling for Stags & Hens, families, individuals, groups and school groups.

Ireland and Lahinchs finest surf school offering affordable high standard Surf lessons in Lahinch County Clare Ireland, Free Jacuzzi, hot showers, sauna, steam-room, changing rooms, learn to surf in a friendly Vibrant and safe environment ! with all year round waves Lahinch is the best beach to learn to surf on in the world due to the smooth sand bottom creating long rolling walls of white water ! Largest Variety of surfboards available to rent in Lahinch !

Lahinch Surf School is all about being friendly, safe and fun in the surf! Established by John McCarthy, three times Irish Senior Surf Champion, John established Co.Clare's first Surf School to share his love and 'stoke' for surfing. Lahinch Surf School has stayed true to that dream ever since. When we're not surfing big waves at the Cliffs of Moher (the wave John named "Aileens"), you'll find us at our 'Beach Hut' on Lahinch promenade. The positive vibes are infectious dude! Courses: Outside of doing a single two hour lesson any day of the year, our most popular courses are the 'Weekend Surf Course' for adults, which is 3 fun lessons over the weekend; and our Kids(9-12), Teens(13-18) and Grom(6-8) Camps in school holidays. You are welcome to come join the fun at Lahinch Surf School.

Ben has been coaching surfing since 1993 and set up Bens Surf Clinic in Lahinch Co. Clare to become the top Lahinch surf school. We provide top quality surf lessons with a difference. We work in small groups with a level 2/3 surf coach to give lots of personal attention and hopefully help you progress quickly. We coach all levels or surfer from beginner to advanced including video analysis. We were Ireland's first hard board surf school and are delighted to coach you on your own board, or bring you through the complete basics.All our lessons are for two hours in the water, as we believe time in the water is what people really want and is also the best place to learn. We have a wide range of lessons and course for kids right through to the old adventurer so come along and try a new surf experience.

Be Adventurous with North Clare Sea Kayaking! Come and experience all that County Clare has to offer with our fantastic guided sea kayaking tours along the stunning coastline of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way as well as spectacular lakes within the County. Based in Doolin, just minutes from the Cliffs of Moher, we provide all necessary equipment for our tours, including top of the range Necky brand kayaks! Come and experience the amazing scenery and wildlife that County Clare has to offer!! So join us for a tour, experience isn't necessary but a sense of adventure is! Now offering Guided Mountain BIking Tours in the Burren - experience the Wild Atlantic Way and the Burren in a new way!

Discover Atlantic Ocean on the ARAN ISLANDS. Learn to scuba dive on the beautiful Inis Mór Island! Here in Ireland the great current Gulf Stream, as well as warming the ocean, brings nutrients to our water, which results in unique and rich marine life. Besides the pretty sea anemones and corals, sea citizens range from dolphins and seals to dogfish and basking sharks...

Sailing cruises on a luxury yacht in Galway Bay