Women in Sport Week – Canoeing Ireland

Moira Aston. Canoeing Ireland CEO

“Inclusivity is one of the values of Canoeing Ireland and, as an organisation, we work hard to create an environment where all voices are welcomed and heard. We are lucky to have an outstanding advocate for women in our President, Lynda Byron, who consistently sets the tone in the boardroom to ensure that everyone’s point of view is listened to and debated. The essential question for an inclusive organisation is “who doesn’t have a seat at the table?” We seek out other voices to avoid group think and open ourselves to points of view that sometimes challenge our beliefs. This process is enriching for the organisation as a whole. On a personal note, I have worked with exceptional leaders, both male and female. The best leaders are not exclusive to a gender but are exclusively inclusive.”

This philosophy is evident in the Canoeing Ireland Women in Sport programme ‘Bridge the Gap’. Which has transformed the paddlesports landscape in Ireland for women. While we still have a ways to go but this week is a perfect opportunity to see how far we’ve come –

Bridge the Gap 2022