Learn how to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons and tours at Sligo Bay SUP, an ASI accredited SUP school, located at Sligo, Ireland, only 2 hrs 45 minutes’ drive from Dublin.

Spoken in true Irish fashion the 'craic' and experience are not to be missed.

Sligo Bay SUP is owned and operated by Niall Harte.   He's been surfing the west of Ireland coastline for 20 years and started paddling in 2009.  Niall started the SUP school as a way of getting other people in the area into water sports and to share his passion for stand up paddling with them.

Niall holds ASI Level 1 and Level 2 SUP Instructor accreditation for Enclosed Flat Water and Exposed Waters locations, water rescue and first aid qualifications.   He also holds an international water safety licence for personal water craft rescue in high surf.

Niall and his team of accredited instructors have excellent local knowledge and are always able to recommend other activities to do in the area.

Sligo Bay SUP offers group and private SUP lessons, SUP tours exploring the local sights and fitness workouts, as well as rentals.

They also specialise in:

• Couples and families - A great fun experience for couples and families.
  

• Hens and stags - Great fun and suitable for everyone, Stand Up Paddleboarding is the perfect hen or stag activity.
  

• Schools and Youth Organisations Universities,Schools and GAISCE adventures.
  

• Corporate days out -  We will work with you to tailor a Stand Up Paddleboarding session to achieve your objectives.
  

• Birthday parties and reunions - Celebrate your birthday or have a reunion to remember on the water.

SUP sessions are held at Doorly Park, Garavogue River.   From here we paddle on beautiful coastal estuaries and tranquil inland lakes which are a perfect place to learn SUP and to explore the local area.

SUP sessions are also held at nearby Lissadell Beach.  A sandy beach with calm protected waters and amazing scenery.  Ideal to explore the bay on a SUP tour or have lessons for exposed waters paddling.

Depending on the water and weather conditions, stand up paddling is offered at other locations, so you can enjoy your paddling at any time.

Get up close to a variety of wildlife including seals, dolphins, basking sharks and enjoy unique views of world renowned landmarks.

Sligo is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and is steeped in history. 

The area around Sligo town has over 5,000 archaeological sites including the massive megalithic grave complex at Carrowkeel. 

Knocknarea mountain, capped by the great cairn of Miosgan Maeve, dominates the skyline to the west of the town.