Forkhill River

At the put in the river is narrow and begins to pick up speed as it heads towards an old mill. At the mill the water constricts into a man made channel and then opens out into the start of the first white water section (Begley's Blast). At medium levels the rocks are only covered and can give an unpleasant surprise to the unsuspecting paddler. At higher levels the water is big and bouncy and fast for this 100 metre section (2/3).The river then slows down as it turns a corner before picking up to offer a few more smaller rapids(2).
Then the river loses much of its energy and narrows (1/2) as it crosses the border into Co. Louth. Watch out for a few low footbridges which can be limboed under with some care. About a mile further on at a sharp S bend in the river the next white water section begins. This is the best section of the run. The rapids are continuous for about 200 - 300 metres and include a few small drops.The biggest drop is about a 2 metre fall and is on river right over half way through this white water section. It's not difficult but is not very deep at the bottom so a boof stroke may save some plastic! There is a small stopper at the bottom that would merit some respect in very high water levels. After this section the river narrows and meanders to the finish point at a large stone bridge in a place called Kilcurry.

Note: The river does offer a few more white water sections and can be paddled into Dundalk to a section called Toberona - but the there are many trees blocking this section and at present it is not advised.