Finish off 2025 the right way at the Canoeing Ireland Awards! This special evening will shine a spotlight on everything our community has achieved in 2025. From incredible results on the international stage, to the tireless efforts of our volunteers and clubs at home, we have so much to celebrate. The Awards are not just [...]
Declan O'Connell has had an outstanding journey in volunteering - from stating out as a soccer coach with Special Olympics, Declan has gone on to be an incredible driving force for Special Olympics Kayaking in Ireland. Declan had some great things to say about the paddle sport community, and how it inspires so much [...]
This Sport Ireland-accredited online workshop is for the benefit of everyone involved in children's sport (children, parents/guardians, sports leaders, coaches and administrators. All Coaches, Club Children’s Officers (CCO) and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop. This workshop educates participants on the implementation of [...]
This week we meet Melissa Fisher, an outstanding ambassador for women in leadership, and another one of our wonderful volunteers. Melissa's drive to volunteer and give back to her community were inspired by her upbringing in South Africa, and experiencing how much you can get back by giving a small amount of your time [...]
A unique collaboration between Sanctuary Runners and Canoeing Ireland is bringing a powerful message of inclusion and community onto the water — offering a new model of integration through sport. On Thursday, 28th August, participants from Sanctuary Runners — including people seeking international protection — travelled from across the country to join a special [...]
Next in our 'Volunteer Like Us' series we speak to John O'Connell about his involvement in both Trim Canoe Club and Wet and Wild Kayak Club. John's volunteering has been particularly impactful for inclusion in paddle sports, being a key organiser for the annual Pride Paddle, a brilliant event for celebrating the LGBTQI+ members [...]
Canoeing Ireland in association with Mayo Sports Partnership are recruiting a dynamic and committed individual, as Full Time Sports Hub /Paddle Sports Project Officer, operating from the Castlebar Sports Hub. This post will be integral to the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan to promote, attract and develop sustainable usage of the Sports [...]
The first of our inspirational volunteers in the 'Volunteer Like Us' series is Melinda Reddy from Graiguenamanagh Canoe Club. Melinda is not only one of the founding members of the club but she now dedicates all her spare time into sharing her passion for the water, and introducing more and more people to the [...]
Ireland struck gold in final race for the team at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships, with Sean Butterly coming home first in the Mens Junior Long Course event. In a hard fought race, Sean powered away from South Africa's Keegan Vogt in the closing two hundred meters to take the win, two second [...]
Canoeing Ireland acknowledges todays statement released by Sport Ireland regarding an anti-doping rule violation committed by a canoe sprint athlete. Canoeing Ireland reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fair play and clean sport. Integrity, respect, and the health and wellbeing of all athletes are at the heart of everything we do. We would like to thank [...]
