After the recent release of the updated Paddle Skills Awards website page we are continuing to develop the Training and Qualifications section of the website. In line with this we have completed an update of the Instructor Awards page. The revamped Instructor Awards section has new pages dedicated to each award across all levels [...]
Canoeing Ireland have been developing a new coaching pathway and associated awards with an objective to cater for all competitive disciplines. While all paddlesports disciplines are unique with specific needs there is commonality and opportunities to grow and learn as a coaching community, together. A lot of the work done so far by Canoeing [...]
Freestyle Kayaking in Ireland has had two new pages added to its history books with both the first medals ever being won in the discipline, and Irelandβs first ever European Champion being crowned. At the recent Championships, held on the 2024 Olympic course in Vaires-sur-Marne, near Paris, David McClure became Irelands first ever European [...]
Canoeing Ireland are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for a consultant role within the performance programme. Full role description available here - Roles and responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to: Work with the PD in developing specific areas of the performance programme Engaging with key stakeholders for planning, developing [...]
The 2021 Canoe Sprint National Championships saw a very welcome return to the regatta course in Lough Rynn for some top level sprint racing. With racing being contested across 200m, 500, and 1000m there was a busy day of competition, with all credit going to the start, finish and race control volunteers. The brilliant [...]
"EBS is again partnering with the Federation of Irish Sport for a third consecutive year on the Volunteers in Sport Awards, which recognise and support the army of volunteers in sport and physical activity in local communities across Ireland. The Awards will take place virtually in December 2021. More than 450,000 volunteers across Ireland ensure [...]
With the governmnet plan for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting towards a widespread easing of all restrictions, we are updating our Paddlesports specific guidelines for engaging in any activity on the water. The new guidelines will see a return to near full activity, with guidance on how to do so while prioritising the [...]
It was a Paralympics full of the highs and lows of sport for Patrick OβLeary. Competing in both the 200m KL3 and VL3, Patrick had a busy competition schedule at the Sea Forrest Waterway in Tokyo, with his competition schedule being packed into 3 days of qualification races and medal rounds. Day one (2nd [...]
Are you a Transition Year student and want to be part of a unique and exciting opportunity to develop professional skills? Flex your creation muscles? Get involved in event organisation and put your ideas into action? Apply today to become part of the Teen Connect Project Team, a Canoeing Ireland Bridge the Gap initiative. As [...]
Jenny Egan has had a dream finish to the 2021 ICF Senior World Championships, coming away with a Silver medal in the K1 Women 5000m. A close fought battle took pace around the 23 minute course, with Jenny paddling a near perfect race, just missing out to Emese Kohlami of Hungary in a sprint [...]
