Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay
Paddling Trail · Tipperary
Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay is an 11 km intermediate waymarked linear route in Tipperary, starting near Dromineer.
Note from the trail operator
Difficulty: One of the longest trails on the Lough Derg Blueway, this is suitable for intermediate paddlers in good weather. It is possible to reduce the distance by stopping at either Tamona Little (6.25 km) or Youghal harbour (8.2 km).
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddling | Intermediate | Moderate | 3 hours 40 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Dromineer Trailhead, near Dromineer.
Finishes at Garrykennedy Pier.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.92463, -8.27952
- Irish Grid reference
- R 81252 85986
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
Travelling left from Dromineer beach (west), and then around the forested headland (1 km), you gradually turn south past a small private harbour around the bay and then a narrow forested headland, Ryan’s Point. Turning east you gradually pass twelve private harbours and arrive at Little Tamona a small rock and grass quay just before the bank curves around to the south. In good weather an experienced group can cross directly to the small harbour at Youghal 800 meters away, or follow the bank to Youghal Quay and Garrykennedy along a tree lined shore.
Who manages it
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lough Derg Blueway - Dromineer to Luska 0 m away · 6 km trail
- Sli Eala 24 m away · 10.4 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Williamstown (Dromaan) to Church Bay 4.1 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Williamstown Ilaunaboe Quay 4.1 km away · 8.75 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Garrykennedy to Youghal Village and Little Tamona 4.9 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Castlelough to Killaloe 8.8 km away · 12 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay?
11 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours 40 minutes.
How hard is the Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay?
Sport Ireland grades it Intermediate, with an overall difficulty of Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay start?
Starts at Dromineer Trailhead, near Dromineer. The trailhead is at 52.92463, -8.27952 (Irish Grid R 81252 85986).
Who manages the Lough Derg Blueway - Dormineer to Garrykennedy via Tamona Little and Youghal Quay?
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Tipperary
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.