11th May 2026 – Final Notice In accordance with Articles 15&16 of Canoeing Ireland’s Constitution, the motions and nominations for consideration by members at the AGM on 18th May 2026 are available below. Motions – No motions received Queries on the Financial Statements – None received Nominations - Board Position Nominee Proposed By [...]
Canoeing Ireland is delighted to announce that our Bridge the Gap programme has been shortlisted at the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards, following the unveiling of finalists celebrating excellence across Irish sport by the Federation of Irish Sport. Bridge the Gap has been recognised in the Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport & Physical [...]
The international racing season gets underway this week in Szeged, Hungary for the opening 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup. Lining up for Ireland is Sean Butterly, who is set to make his senior international debut in his last year competing in the junior category. After a brilliant start to the year, winning the Junior [...]
'Get Out on the Water' is Canoeing Ireland’s invitation to people across Ireland to get out and discover the many benefits of paddle sports and the outdoors. This participation campaign is about showing that getting on the water is for everyone from experience paddlers to first timers who want to feel better, get active, and [...]
Canoeing Ireland is encouraging all members to be aware of a new confidential reporting tool launched by Sport Ireland, designed to support clean sport across all levels. Athletes, coaches and support personnel can now report any concerns about doping directly through WhatsApp, providing a simple and secure way to speak up. The service allows [...]
The 2026 Canoe Sprint National Championships delivered an exciting day of racing on Saturday, April 25th at Lough Rynn, Co. Leitrim. Bringing together the top flat water racing paddlers in the country, the event featured men’s and women’s racing in Junior, U23, Senior and Masters categories over 200m, 500m and 1000m distances. The championships once [...]
Canoeing Ireland welcomes the continued investment in High Performance sport through Sport Ireland, reinforcing a long-term commitment to athlete development and success on the international stage. The provision of multi-annual funding brings valuable certainty to our high-performance system, enabling more effective planning, stronger pathways, and a clear focus on sustained progression towards Olympic and [...]
The 2026 Canoe Sprint National Championships will take place on Saturday 25th April at the regatta course in Lough Rynn, Co. Leitrim. This flagship event on the national sprint calendar will bring together paddlers from across the country to compete for national titles across Junior, Senior and Masters categories. Racing will be held over the [...]
NOTICE OF 65th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGIrish Canoe Union Limited trading as Canoeing Ireland (“the Company”)Monday, 18th May 2026 at 7pmHybrid Meeting, in person Sport HQ and Via online meeting (Teams) In accordance with Article 14 of the Irish Canoe Union’s Constitution, notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company [...]
Canoeing Ireland is excited to launch the 2026 River Clean Up Week, running from April 20th to 26th. This annual initiative brings together paddlers, clubs, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country in a shared mission to protect and preserve the waterways we enjoy every day. As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, [...]
