It is with great regret that we must postpone CranaFest 2024. We have been liaising with Uisce Eireann to secure a dam release, but unfortunately, due to remedial works needed at the site, a commitment for a release is not possible this year. We at Canoeing Ireland are extremely disappointed to postpone the event, but [...]
The PaddleAble Educate Workshop is an initiative from Canoeing Ireland designed to promote inclusivity within paddle sports, ensuring that individuals with disabilities, impairments, or additional support needs can fully participate. This workshop aims to equip instructors, coaches, and volunteers with the necessary skills to adapt paddle sports activities, making them accessible to all. [...]
After 14 years of representing Ireland in canoe slalom, Samuel Curtis has recently announced his retirement from international competition. Sam, who started paddling for Ireland when he was 16 featured in every team since 2010 making him one of the most consistent performers on the Irish team. He leaves the sport on a high [...]
Our clubs and members are at the heart of what we do, with this in mind we are inviting our members to have your voices heard and share your opinions and feedback with us. This information will be used to help us ensure we are doing as much as we possibly can to enhance [...]
Tickets for the highly anticipated return of CranaFest in 2024 are now on sale! On the 19th and 20th of October this year we will be coming together as a community to remember the inspirational founder of the event, Adrian Harkin, with two days of whitewater action on the Crana river. In store are a [...]
The Wildwater Racing (Canoeing Ireland) Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday the 3rd of October at 8:00 pm in the Canoeing Ireland Training Centre, Strawberry Beds, Dublin and online. This will be a hybrid event and those who wish to can join online. Anyone who wishes to attend the AM in person or online [...]
Just a few days to go until the 2024 Be Active Paddle Day on Sunday 8th September. We are encouraging all our clubs, partners and members to come out and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of being active in the outdoors, explore our beautiful natural surroundings and be part of the community as we take on [...]
PaddleAble Educate is an educational workshop for instructors, coaches and volunteers on how to make paddle sports more inclusive for people with disabilities. Join Canoeing Ireland's Inclusion team for the day and learn about a range of topics: Communication Environments / Access Transfers Equipment and Adaptations Waivers & Responsibilities (steps for disclosure of ability) [...]
Off the back of an extremely successful World Cup campaign earlier this year, the Irish Freestyle Kayak team was back out in force at the European Freestyle Championships in Graz, Austria. Included in the team were the reigning European Champion, David McClure, European bronze medallist Aoife Hanrahan, and World Cup medallists Leah Hough and [...]
The Community Paddlers programme has flourished this summer at Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club, marking its successful first year. Over 50 participants have joined, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who have warmly introduced them to the world of paddle sports. This initiative fosters solidarity through sport, uniting asylum seekers, refugees, and the broader community [...]
