Join us from the 8th-10th August for Féile Uisce, a festival weekend of Irish paddling! This action-packed weekend of junior paddling will have something on offer for the whole family, as we invite the community to join us for this celebration of paddle sport. Féile Uisce follows a great tradition of junior paddling events [...]
Over the past three months, the Canoeing Ireland Training and Development Unit (TDU) has bid farewell to two long-serving committee members. Lorcan McDonnell has stepped down after more than five years of service on the TDU, including his recent role as Chair since 2024. Based in Glencar, Kerry, Lorcan has dedicated nearly 30 years to [...]
The 2025 Junior Liffey Descent saw our young paddlers take on the 14 kilometer route along the Liffey from Salmon Leap Canoe Club to the Canoe Centre in Palmerstown. Despite the lower water levels the day provided all the fun and excitement we are used to seeing from the Junior Liffey, with the stunning [...]
The Canoeing Ireland 'PaddleAble' programme last night won the Best Initiative to Promote Diversity & Inclusivity in Sport and Physical Activity category at the Irish Sport Industry Awards. Hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport, these awards aim to celebrate a wide range of outstanding achievements across the Irish sport sector. The evening’s keynote address [...]
The thrilling 2025 Canoe Sprint National Championships took place over the weekend on Saturday, May 17th. Being hosted in Lough Rynn, Co. Leitrim, the event featured men's and women's races across Junior, U23, and Senior categories, spanning distances of 200m, 500m, and 1000m. The championships showcased the remarkable development of young paddlers, a testament [...]
A 10-strong team has been selected for the upcoming senior canoe slalom season, covering canoe slalom and kayak cross. Follow the record four boats qualified for the Paris Olympic Games, this team hopes to build on the momentum of the Paris campaign and continue to growth of our slalom programme. The 2025 international canoe [...]
This year’s Instructor Symposium heads west to the stunning setting of Petersburg Outdoor Education & Training Centre in Co. Galway—a perfect base for two days of learning, sharing, and exploring with some of the most experienced paddle sports instructors in the country. Designed for instructors across all disciplines and experience levels, the Symposium is [...]
Canoeing Ireland is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take charge of our high-performance and athlete development systems. As Performance and Pathway Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of paddle sports in Ireland—from grassroots development to Olympic qualification. The Performance and Pathway Director will join our senior leadership team [...]
NOTICE OF 64th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Irish Canoe Union Limited trading as Canoeing Ireland (“the Company”) Monday, 19th May 2025 at 7pm Hybrid Meeting, in person Sport HQ and Via online meeting (Zoom) 17th April 2025 Dear Club Secretary / Member, In accordance with Article 14 of the Irish Canoe Union’s Constitution, notice is [...]
Canoeing Ireland is excited to launch the 2025 River Clean Up Week, running from April 21st to 27th. This annual initiative unites paddlers, clubs, and outdoor enthusiasts across the country in a shared mission to protect and preserve the waterways we get to enjoy every day. Our rivers, lakes, and coastlines are more than just [...]
