permission to kayak in blessington

[joeflan35]

hi all ,does anybody know how to go about getting permission to kayak in blessington lakes.any info would be greatly appreciated,cheers

[wayne riley]

Id get on esb as they own the lake, or you could get onto ur local tackle shop and they could point you in the right direction.

[shamoo0804]

http://www.esb.ie/main/sustainability/poulaphouca.jsp

Recreational boating
A permit is required for:

Canoeing
Rowboats
Sailboats
Boats with an outboard motor engine not exceeding 6 hp
No inflatables less than 4 metres allowed
Boating season: November 1 to September 30

Lifejackets must be worn at all times

Get a boating permit
Apply in writing with appropriate fee for boating and/or canoe/sailboard to:

ESB Fisheries Office
Ardnacrusha
Co Clare

Access & queries
The official slipway is at Russelstown.

Direct queries to:

mary.omeara@esb.ie
peter.gallagher@esb.ie
ESB Fisheries Admin Office: 061 350598 or 061 350538
ESB Amenity Officer: 087 254 0237

[joeflan35]

cheers lads contacted the esb 20 euro for the year