Tickets for the 2024 Canoeing Ireland Awards are now live. Join us on the 16th November to celebrate the volunteers, clubs, athletes and everyone in between as we recognise the accomplishments of the entire paddle sports community over the last year! As always the Awards are a brilliant night to come together as a [...]
Applications are now open for paddlers to be entered into the selection process for the 2025 Kayak Freestyle Team. The applications cover all categories in junior and senior (C1, K1, OC1 & Squirt). Team trials are provisionally scheduled for the weekend of 26th - 27th October, with a backup weekend calendared for the 9th-10th [...]
Liffey Descent 2025!! After much consideration and feedback from our community, we’re moving the race back to its traditional September date in 2025! This means more time to train, prepare, and make the most of the summer paddling season before taking on the iconic route along 32km of the River Liffey. We know how important [...]
It is with great regret that we must postpone CranaFest 2024. We have been liaising with Uisce Eireann to secure a dam release, but unfortunately, due to remedial works needed at the site, a commitment for a release is not possible this year. We at Canoeing Ireland are extremely disappointed to postpone the event, but [...]
The PaddleAble Educate Workshop is an initiative from Canoeing Ireland designed to promote inclusivity within paddle sports, ensuring that individuals with disabilities, impairments, or additional support needs can fully participate. This workshop aims to equip instructors, coaches, and volunteers with the necessary skills to adapt paddle sports activities, making them accessible to all. [...]
After 14 years of representing Ireland in canoe slalom, Samuel Curtis has recently announced his retirement from international competition. Sam, who started paddling for Ireland when he was 16 featured in every team since 2010 making him one of the most consistent performers on the Irish team. He leaves the sport on a high [...]
