Canoeing Ireland would like to wish the very best of luck to Performance Director, Jon Mackey, as he announces his departure from the role. After taking on the role of Performance Director for Canoeing Ireland in 2018, Jon Mackey has left an indelible mark on Irish paddle sports. His leadership of the performance programme has [...]
Written by the UCC Canoe History Committee University College Cork Canoe Club (UCCCC) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the club on April 4th and 5th 2025. To mark this momentous occasion, we have organised a kayak on the Lee, a book launch and a BBQ. In the autumn of 1975, [...]
Canoeing Ireland will be hosting a free weekend of workshops for coaches and parents around developing psychological skills for young paddlers. The new Competition Pathway Strategy places a greater emphasis on the role of the wider support network around our young paddlers, with these workshops being a step towards ensuring the appropriate challenge is [...]
The European Championships of Waveski and Surf Kayak are coming to Ireland! From the 5th-9th September the legendary surf location of Easky in Co. Sligo will play host to the highest level of European Surf Kayak and Waveski competition. Canoeing Ireland are extremely excited to see paddle sports competition of this level on the island [...]
