6 DAY TOUR
DETAILED ITINERARY
2023 ROWING TOUR BASED IN GRAIGUENAMANAGH, CO. KILKENNY
Rowing on the Rivers Barrow and Nore
Day 1 – Sunday
Afternoon -Arrive in Graiguenamanagh
Check in at Waterside Guesthouse
Short walk on river bank to Silaire Wood and Graiguenamanagh Boathouse
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
Day 2 – Monday
Breakfast in Waterside
Transport to Goresbridge
Row from Goresbridge to Graiguenamanagh along the Barrow navigation. This includes the unique experience of passing through 6 lock gates on the Barrow navigation
We take a short break for a light lunch on the banks of the river
When we arrive in Graiguenamanagh it may be a good time to do a walking tour of the village, including the fabulous Cushendale woolen mills
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
Day 3 – Tuesday
Breakfast in Waterside
Row from Graiguenamanagh to St. Mullins along the river Barrow. The morning section sees us negotiating 4 more locks
We take a short break for lunch next to the river in St. Mullins
After lunch we get back in the boats and row on from St. Mullins down river (now we are in tidal water) to arrive at New Ross Boat Club
Transport back to Graiguenamanagh by minibus
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
Day 4 – Wednesday
Breakfast in Waterside
Transport to Kilkenny City
Bicycle tour of Kilkenny City
Lunch in Kilkenny City followed by free time for shopping/sightseeing in this medieval town
Transport to Graiguenamanagh by minibus
Traditional music in a Graiguenamanagh pub
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
Day 5 – Thursday
Breakfast in Waterside
Transport to New Ross by Minibus
Row upriver from New Ross along the River Barrow and then into the River Nore, we follow on upstream to the beautiful village of Inistioge
Lunch in Inistioge
Transport back to Graiguenamanagh
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
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Day 6 - Friday
Breakfast at Waterside
transport to Carrick on Suir, Co. Waterford
Row on the river Suir from Carrick to Pollrone, just west of Waterford City
Lunch and transport back to Graiguenamanagh
Dinner at Waterside
Accommodation at Waterside
Day 7- Saturday
Breakfast at Waterside
Check out of Waterside and depart
(end of tour)
The cost of the above during 2023 would be a total of €1,275.00.00 per person.
Payment of €1,275.00.00 per person to Waterside for 5 nights bed and breakfast and evening meal. Lunch day 2,3,4, 5 and 6. Transport by bus to and from all rowing locations. Traditional music night and also a bicycle tour. Guide for all elements of the tour and safety boat for all days rowing in tidal waters. Lock keepers for Goresbridge to Graiguenamanagh and Graiguenamanagh to St. Mullins. Includes use all equipment required including good quality touring quads, sculling blades and life jackets if required.
Graiguenamanagh is a fantastic outdoor activity destination and alternative activities and heritage attractions are available in the area if weather conditions lead to any cancellation of rowing days.
If you would like to extend the holiday there are extra days of rowing and other activities available. We can explore the river Suir in County Waterford, the Slaney in County Wexford, or even a day on Blessington Lakes in County Wicklow. Just pop us an email and we can give you a price for extra days of rowing or discuss some other activities that might interest your group.