6 outdoor adventures in Ireland

Marie Glancy O'Shea, Special to CNN
4 minute read
Updated 5:33 PM EDT, Thu October 25, 2018
Kayaking at various levels is available through the Outdoor Discovery Adventure Company.
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Kayaking at various levels is available through the Outdoor Discovery Adventure Company.
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In addition to kayaking, the outfitter also offers canoeing, rafting, river tubing and some land-based adventures. The company offers activities all over the country, with headquarters in Ballymahon, County Longford and Clondalkin, County Dublin.
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In addition to kayaking, the outfitter also offers canoeing, rafting, river tubing and some land-based adventures. The company offers activities all over the country, with headquarters in Ballymahon, County Longford and Clondalkin, County Dublin.
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Test your athleticism with kitesurfing in the seaside town of Tramore in County Waterford.
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Test your athleticism with kitesurfing in the seaside town of Tramore in County Waterford.
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Skyhigh Kitesurfing offers one-, two- and three-day kitesurfing courses.
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Skyhigh Kitesurfing offers one-, two- and three-day kitesurfing courses.
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For another brand of thrill, consider tumbling down Adventure West's zorbing track in Westport, County Mayo.
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For another brand of thrill, consider tumbling down Adventure West's zorbing track in Westport, County Mayo.
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Outdoor adventures in Ireland

Story highlights

Ireland's gray skies make going to the pub practically irresistible

But why not stave off that Guinness belly with some pulse-pounding activities?

Try kitesurfing, zorbing or rock climbing before you duck in for a pint or two

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If there’s a top reason pubs are popular in Ireland, it’s got to be the weather. Gray skies and chilly Atlantic mists have a way of driving you indoors to drink.