by Keith Nolan It’s been a busy year for canoe polo. Players travelled abroad for a range of international competitions (including 2 teams at the World Championships), charity competitions were held, development days took place, and it was all wrapped up with the long-awaited Irish open on the weekend of August 27 & 28th, hosted [...]
We are seeking a dynamic and committed individual to develop paddlesports in Ireland in accordance with Canoeing Ireland’s Strategic Plan. The Development Officer will be a key member of the staff team and will work with stakeholders including clubs, committees, members and partner organisations to increase and improve participation in paddlesports in Ireland. Key [...]
For The Love of It is an exciting new fun packed Junior programme that celebrates the breadth of disciplines and experiences Paddlesport in Ireland has to offer. Piloted since April in multiple locations throughout the country; Canoeing Ireland is thrilled to officially launch this foundation pathway programme with a fun packed day of workshops [...]
For anyone looking to get racing or for a great day on the water on Saturday 10th September the Liffey Lakes Paddle Race will be taking place on the beautiful lakes in Blessington, County Wicklow. Starting and finishing at The Avon, this race will have three route options - 6km, 12km and 20km. All [...]
Dear Paddlers Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a difficult position regarding Liffey Descent 2022. The warm summer has resulted in extremely low levels in the reservoir that supplies the river Liffey with no hope of any relieving rainfall according to the long-range forecast. With the best interests of the health, safety and enjoyment of participants [...]
Her Outdoors Week took place this year on the 8th – 14th of August with the aim of celebrating and encouraging more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of taking part in outdoor activities. Outdoor sports throughout Ireland hosted hundreds of accessible opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds to engage with, helping [...]
The distance counter for HER Paddle Journey is now live!! As part of HER Outdoors week we aim to collectively paddle 40,000km as a community. Help increase the visibility of women in paddlesports, along with all the benefits of getting out and active in the outdoors, and get involved in HER Paddle Journey Log [...]
The Earths circumference is 40,000Km For HER Outdoors Week, Canoeing Ireland want to encourage women throughout Ireland to get out and celebrate the outdoors in any paddlesport craft, and join the journey to collectively paddle 40,000km as a community during HER Outdoors Week! Be a part of HER PADDLE JOURNEY! Who can join? [...]
This summer while you're enjoying the perfect weather for paddlesports, make sure to employ our safety essentials to keep yourself and other safe on the water. These tips are aimed at new entrants to our sport, to ensure every trip out on the water is a safe one. Paddlesports are a great form of [...]
By Ivan MacDonald Canoe Polo is running some big events this summer and, after several Junior competitions, the Canoe Polo National Club Championships took place at Mullingar Harbour on 9th and 10th July. It was the biggest Club Championships in years with over 28 teams entered. This was a huge volunteer-run event, so we want [...]
