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Sports Energy Support Scheme (SESS) Club Applications 2023

In 2022, the Government provided an additional investment of €35 million to support sporting organisations with the rising energy costs associated with the provision of sport e.g., indoor activity in winter, the provision of outdoor floodlighting etc. To date €19m has been distributed to Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport. A third [...]

By |2023-10-12T10:09:12+01:00October 12th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Sports Energy Support Scheme (SESS) Club Applications 2023

Third Olympic Spot Qualified for Canoe Slalom Paris 2024

Ireland will have 3 boats competing in the Canoe Slalom event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Madison Corcoran has qualified an Olympic quota spot in the K1 Women's event after a countback on quota places at the 2023 European Games in Krakow, Poland. This marks a fantastic boost for the sport as a whole [...]

By |2023-10-10T11:54:53+01:00October 10th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Third Olympic Spot Qualified for Canoe Slalom Paris 2024

ICF Womens Symposium – The Way Forward

The key measure for the success of the 2023 ICF Women’ Symposium was the creation of a route forward, with clear actions, for creating a more equitable future for women in our sport. ‘Where to from here?’ was the question asked in wrapping up the two days of discussion and learning, with a strong [...]

By |2023-10-05T13:56:54+01:00October 5th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on ICF Womens Symposium – The Way Forward

ICF Women’s Symposium Day 2

It was a day of action on the second day of the ICF Women’s Symposium. The day focused strongly on what changes all present could make on a personal level to change the global environment for women in paddlesports. This philosophy was embedded from the first speaker, with former ICF President José Perurena López, [...]

By |2023-09-27T16:50:46+01:00September 27th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on ICF Women’s Symposium Day 2

ICF Women’s Symposium Day 1

Day one of the ICF Women’s Symposium was a perfect mix of inspiration, action and asking what else we can do for women in sport. A combination of incredibly impactful speakers, and unique and lively workshops has started a great conversation on how we create the future we want to see. A key message for [...]

By |2023-09-26T18:13:53+01:00September 26th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on ICF Women’s Symposium Day 1

Ireland Secures Second Olympic Quota Spot in Canoe Slalom

Noel Hendrick has just secured Irelands second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships. Under enormous pressure Noel delivered his best ever World Championships performance to finish in 16th place, inside the 15 nation cut off to secure a Olympic spot in the K1M for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This landmark [...]

By |2023-09-23T13:47:53+01:00September 23rd, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Ireland Secures Second Olympic Quota Spot in Canoe Slalom

Canoe Slalom Olympic Spot Qualified

Robert Hendrick has qualified Ireland for the 2024 Olympic Games in Canoe Slalom. In today’s semi-final Robert delivered a composed and commanding run to finish in 16th place at the World Championships, well inside the Olympic quota spaces, provisionally booking Irelands spot on the C1 Men start line for next years Games. Having moved [...]

By |2023-09-22T20:28:50+01:00September 22nd, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Canoe Slalom Olympic Spot Qualified

Surf Kayak and Waveski European Championships

A great range of medals and some solid placings for the Paddlesurf team sees Ireland finish 2nd overall at the European Championships. Overall a great competition for the team in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Full results for the team below - Megan Gamble: 2nd in Women's IC Richard Greaves: 3rd in Master's HP Darragh Walsh: [...]

By |2023-09-17T16:28:00+01:00September 17th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Surf Kayak and Waveski European Championships

Be Active Paddle Day 2023 – Book Now!

The BeActive Paddle Day is back again for 2023. Canoeing Ireland are proud to be again partnering with our clubs and centres to host a great range of beginners sessions all over the country. The European Week of Sport, in collaboration with Sport Ireland and it’s Local Sport Partnerships and NGBs, aims to introduce [...]

By |2023-09-16T15:25:58+01:00September 16th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Be Active Paddle Day 2023 – Book Now!

Freestyle Kayak Euro Open

by David McClure Ireland stormed to overwhelming success at the recent Euro Open. The Open took place in Nottingham, England with team Ireland taking the resounding majority of medals. Southeast Freestyle spent the week previous preparing for the event and worlds in October, with over 20 Southeast paddlers attending. With the support of Irish coach [...]

By |2023-09-12T13:29:36+01:00September 12th, 2023|Canoe.ie News|Comments Off on Freestyle Kayak Euro Open
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