An inspirational first year for Community Paddlers. Seeing asylum seekers, refugees, and members of the wider community creating new relationships and integrating into their local community through paddle sports has been incredibly rewarding. The Community Paddlers programme has created amazing opportunities for those living in direct provision, as well as bringing the local paddle sports club together to welcome these new paddlers to our sport. A massive thank you to Kilkenny LEADER Partnership and Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club for their support so far in this programme. Hear from some of those who have taken part in Community Paddlers and discovered their love of the water below. To find out more or get involved please contact Emily@canoe.ie