The Paddlesurf Ireland Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday the 8th of January at 8:00 pm online. Anyone who wishes to attend the AM needs to register their attendance with paddlesurfsecretary@canoe.ie before the 7th of January. Any proposals/motions must be submitted to paddlesurfsecretary@canoe.ie by 5 pm on the 25th of December. Nominations for [...]
We are excited to release the 2025 calendar for Sprint Futures, our canoe sprint development programme for younger paddlers. This programme aims to provide opportunities for young paddlers interested in canoe sprint to participate in assessment events, domestic races, and some international events. This is all with the aim to provide the correct environment [...]
Canoeing Ireland has an exciting opportunity to join our team for 2025! We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Development Officer to lead the promotion of paddle sports in the Canoeing Ireland Training Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual with a strong background in paddle sports to come on [...]
The Canoeing Ireland instructor Symposium ran for the second ever time in Gartan Outdoor Education and training centre in Donegal. The aim of the symposium over the last two years has been to bring instructors together to share good practice and explore topics that are of benefit to them as they pass on the skills [...]
We had a night to remember at the 2024 Canoeing Ireland Awards. With 2024 being the latest in a long line of years to be proud of for Canoeing Ireland, it is more important than ever to celebrate and recognise the incredible community who helps drive our sport forward. The awards were co-hosted by [...]
Canoeing Ireland is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to fill the role of National Children’s Officer. This vital position champions the safety, rights, and well-being of young people within the sport, helping to create an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for all youth participants. If you have a background in child protection and [...]
Tickets for the 2024 Canoeing Ireland Awards are now live. Join us on the 16th November to celebrate the volunteers, clubs, athletes and everyone in between as we recognise the accomplishments of the entire paddle sports community over the last year! As always the Awards are a brilliant night to come together as a [...]
Applications are now open for paddlers to be entered into the selection process for the 2025 Kayak Freestyle Team. The applications cover all categories in junior and senior (C1, K1, OC1 & Squirt). Team trials are provisionally scheduled for the weekend of 26th - 27th October, with a backup weekend calendared for the 9th-10th [...]
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. [...]
