Why?

Good question really. To be honest because I dont know of anyone who has done it. Because I could raise money for charity. To spend time with Meara. To see some beautiful parts of ireland. To keep fit. Just because I can. All are valid answers. Why not eh?

We decided to try canoeing across Ireland- and not necessarily using the easiest route. We wanted to go down the Royal Canal as it passes through Co Meath- our county. It also passes very close to Meara's school in Mullingar. From the starting point in Dublin we will pass through County Dublin, County Kildare, County Meath and Westmeath before transferring the canoe to the River Inny, which we haven't done before. I am of the opinion which is not commonly shared by sensible people that descending a river is much more exciting if you dont know what is ahead of you. We then enter into the large Loch Ree and through this to start the descent of the Shannon- at this point there is at least some river flow to help us to our destination of Limerick.