PaddleAble Inclusion Grant With support from the Dormant Accounts Fund, Canoeing Ireland invites clubs to apply for a PaddleAble Inclusion Grant to support people with disabilities who are newly joining their club and may require additional supports, adaptations, or resources to participate fully and continue their involvement in paddlesport activities. We recognise that every [...]
Last week saw an Irish team of four Junior Sprint Athletes compete at the Olympic Hopes regatta in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Olympic Hopes is the premier international regatta for Athletes in the U17 , U16 & U15 categories and this year had almost 800 athletes from more than 40 countries taking part. Team Ireland [...]
The Wildwater Racing (Canoeing Ireland) Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, the 15th of October at 8:00pm, this will be an online-only event. Anyone who wishes to attend the AM online needs to email wwrchair@canoe.ie for the meeting link. Any proposals/motions must be submitted to wwrsecretary@canoe.ieNominations for the following positions must be submitted to [...]
The 65th Liffey Descent brought the paddling community together for another memorable chapter in the history of Ireland’s most iconic paddle race. With six and a half decades of tradition behind it, the Liffey Descent remains a unique test of skill and endurance, combining exciting racing with the character and scenery of the River [...]
The Sanctuary Paddlers programme has continued to grow in 2026, with seven Canoeing Ireland clubs now taking part across the country. Sanctuary Paddlers was developed through Canoeing Ireland’s collaboration with Sanctuary Runners, using the power of sport to bring people together, build friendships and create stronger, more connected communities. Since its launch, the programme [...]
Preparations are progressing well for the 65th Liffey Descent, which will take place on Saturday 19th September 2026, marking another edition of this iconic event. Canoeing Ireland continues to monitor recent weather and river conditions and is liaising closely with the ESB regarding the race conditions. Work is also continuing across the wider race [...]
