2009 Liffey Descent

2009 Liffey Descent Results - 09 July 2009

Click here for 2009 Liffey Descent Results.

 
Liffey Descent photos up on site - 09 July 2009

Click here for a gallery of over 8,000 photos of this year's Liffey Descent.

 
Lost & Found @ The Liffey Descent - 09 July 2009

Click here for items lost & found at the Liffey Descent

 
2009 Liffey Descent START LIST - 09 July 2009

Updated (03/09) 2009 Liffey Descent START LIST by
- Your Name
- Your Race Number
- Your Class

 
1965 & 1967 Liffey Descents - 09 July 2009

Click here for some early Liffey Descent photos (1965 & 1967). These have been sent by Margaret Block, one of the very early members and treasurer of Wild Water Kayak Club when it was based in Dalkey, Co. Dublin.

 
2009 Liffey Descent DVD - 09 July 2009

Does anyone have footage (such as 8mm film) of a Liffey Descent prior to 1988. It is planned to created a commerative DVD showing clips of the Descents over the years. If you have any pre 1988 footage / publicity material or are aware where there may be footage / publicity material please contact office@canoe.ie as soon as possible.

 
Final Ezine from 2009 Liffey Descent Organisers
Now that the dust has finally settled on the 50th Liffey Descent, the Canoe Union would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the over 1,000 paddlers who took part in this year’s Descent to thank the numerous individuals and organisations that help make the event possible.
To give you some idea of the scale of the numbers involved the following is a short list of volunteers, clubs, and organisations who helped in the organisation of the 2009 Descent:
Logistical Support
The K Club Staff & Management for allowing access to the grounds of The K Club and in particular the Members’ Car Park.
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) who each year are as regular as clockwork with the flood release.
Gardai from Naas, Celbridge, Lucan, Leixlip and Kilmainham.
The staff of the War Memorial Park and Trinity Boathouse.
South Dublin County Council.
Lucan Red Cross.
Car Parking & Stewarding
Confey Ladies GAA Club, Irish Judo Association, Liffey Centre Kayak Club, Salmon Leap Canoe Club, & Tony Kane.
Commentary
Tony Maher – Salmon Leap Canoe Club.
Results & Timing
Declan Ward & his team – Catherine and Fergus.
Starters
Eamon Devoy, Eugene Ryan, Eamon Fleming & Members of Celbridge Paddlers
Rescue Support
There were approximately 120 rescueres involved in looking after safety on the day of the Descent. These included:
 
Kayak Rescue
 - University College Dublin Canoe Club
 - NUI Galway Kayak Club
 - University of Limerick Kayak Club
 - Rockhoppers Kayak Club
 - Wild Water Kayak Club
 - Celbridge Paddlers
 - Donegal Canoe Club
 - Letterkenny IT Canoe Club
 - Trim Canoe Club
 - Lir Kayak Club
 - Water IT Kayak Club
 - Inney Kayak Club
 - Tullamore Kayak Club

River Rescue
- Members of Irish Sub Aqua Clubs
- Boyne River Rescue Group
- 1st Port Venture Scout Caving Group
 
 
ICU Monthly Ezine

If you would like to receive the ICU Monthly Ezine and to receive regular updates on events and results you can register here.
 
Full details of the 2009 Descent are available by clicking here or on www.liffeydescent.com
 
A DVD of the 2009 Descent will be available by the end of September. Check website towards the end of the month for details.
 
 
Final Thank You
The final thank you is to the 1,020 paddlers who took part in the Descent. The enthusiasm,
co operation and good humour demonstrated by everyone regardless of what level individuals were paddling at was a great testament and credit to canoeing as both an elite sport and recreational activity.
 
 
 
 
Date for the 2010 Liffey Descent is Saturday, September 4th