New water park set to make big splash in Leitrim

Lough Allen Adventure has announced the arrival of a new attraction with the opening of a brand-new inflatable water park in Leitrim.

Situated against the backdrop of Lough Allen on the outskirts of Drumshanbo town, it will be the first outdoor water park in the county.

Originally launched in 2021 by Edwin Gray and Tojo Lazzari, Lough Allen Adventure began with guided kayaking tours and paddleboarding experiences, making use of the area's natural beauty.

Since then, the business has steadily expanded into a full adventure destination attracting families, couples, school groups and corporate visitors seeking immersive outdoor experiences away from crowded tourist centres.

The water park is designed for a wide range of ages and includes interconnected floating obstacles, slides, trampolines and climbing features, with direct shoreline.

Alongside the water park, the centre continues to offer slow adventure tourism experiences such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, raft building and guided lake expeditions.

“We’ve always wanted people to leave here feeling energised and refreshed,” says Lough Allen co-founder. Edwin Gray.

“Adventure tourism today is about more than adrenaline. People want memorable experiences they can share together, but they also want time to slow down and switch off.”

The Adventure centre is part of a move towards slow tourism in recent years which has seen the construction of a number of greenways and blueways to attract visitors.

Sinead McDermott, Tourism Officer for Leitrim County Council, said the continued expansion of Leitrim’s tourism attractions was strengthening its reputation as an outdoor destination.

“Lough Allen Adventure has created a unique visitor experience that perfectly complements Leitrim’s natural landscape and tourism ambitions. The combination of adventure, wellness and family-friendly activities is hugely important in attracting new visitors to the county and supporting local tourism businesses.”