This is a big year coming up for Special Olympics, with the National Ireland Games returning to Dublin for the first time in 16 years and so we are hoping to raise €35,000 at the Polar Plunge this year to help fund these and our athletes in their training. Read more
November 2017
The People of the Year Awards
The People of the Year Awards, Ireland’s longest-running national awards ceremony, is a yearly event organised by Rehab Group and aired live on RTÉ One television. The award show celebrates the unsung heroes of communities throughout Ireland and internationally. Nominations are open to members of the public and the winners are decided by an independent adjudication panel. Read more
Liffey Descent Expression of Interest application
The International Liffey Descent is Ireland’s premier Paddlesporting event and has been since its inauguration in 1959. With over 500 competitors competing in the 2017 event, the event is still as popular and has huge potential for growth.
Inclusive and Adaptive Paddlesports Workshop
On Saturday 11th November Canoeing Ireland hosted its first ever Inclusive and Adaptive Paddle Sports Workshop at the University of Limerick.
World Surf Kayak Championships 2017
World Surf Kayak Championships 2017
So after 9 days in Portrush, the 2017 World Surf Kayak Championship hosted by CANI and WSKA has come to an end and with it a very mixed bag of weather and surf conditions – everything from 2ft to 12ft!! HP (High Performance) and IC (International Class) boats and paddlers from all over put on some top notch displays. Read more
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Training and Development officer Role
Training and Development Officer
We are seeking a dynamic and committed individual to develop Paddlesport in Ireland in accordance with Canoeing Ireland’s Strategic Plan. Read more
Sports Person of the Year Award & People of the Year Awards
Below is information on the People of the Year Awards event and the nomination process. Please note that the deadline for nominations is midnight of the 30th November. Read more
58th Liffey Descent Review 2017
If you have a spare five minutes, Would you fill in our survey on how you found this year’s Liffey Descent? Thank you for your time and your opinion matters. We will publish the results in December.
Sligo Secondary Schools Kayak Competition 2017
Sligo Secondary Schools Kayak Competition 2017
On Wednesday 25th October, the Sligo Secondary Schools Kayak Competition took place on the Garavogue River, Doorly Park in Sligo.
This is the second year of this event which aims to promote paddling in secondary schools around Sligo. This year 32 students from Sligo Grammar School and Summerhill College took part in teh Sligo Schools Kayak Competition.
Teams of 4 competed in a relay time trial with the winning teams in Junior and Senior categories (pictures below) awarded prizes.
Senior Team – Summerhill College
Junior Team – Sligo Grammar School