The selection policy for Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross is now published on the Canoeing Ireland website. The policies establish the selection process for the 2026 season for all senior, U23, and junior events. Team trials are provisionally scheduled for the weekend of 18th/19th April. All paddlers wishing to be considered for selection will need [...]
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Notice of Canoe Slalom Annual Meeting 2026 In person at Sport HQ, Blanchardstown and online on Saturday the 10th of January 2026 at 5:00 pm, People registered with Canoeing Ireland are eligible to attend and vote. An Eventmaster link will follow prior to AM to register to attend. Meeting notice is 28 days prior to event, [...]
The Canoeing Ireland Awards 2025 brought the community together for a vibrant celebration of achievement, dedication, and progress across all corners of the sport. The evening reflected a year defined by international success, team spirit, and remarkable contributions both on and off the water. Across the competition disciplines, Irish athletes continued to raise the [...]
Student Sport Ireland invite applications for the newly established full-time contracted (3 years) role of Adventure Sports Manager. The role has been developed following collaboration between the Irish Adventure Sport Training Trust (IASTT), Canoeing Ireland, Mountaineering Ireland, and Student Sport Ireland. The role is funded exclusively by the IASTT reflecting the strategic importance for the [...]
The 2025 Canoeing Ireland Instructor Symposium brought together 61 instructors for a weekend of learning, sharing, and connection in the beautiful surroundings of Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre on Lough Mask, Co. Galway. Now in its third year—and the first since the introduction of the new CPD policy—the symposium proved once again to be one [...]
Ivan McDonald has been a driving force in the paddle sport community, founding and leading the Mullingar Harbour Canoe Polo Club as Chairperson. Through his passion and leadership, Ivan has built a thriving community of volunteers, hosting both national and international canoe polo events that bring people together on and off the water. This [...]
Moira Scott has already been an incredible inspiration to so many in the paddle sport community, being both a PaddleAble ambassador and an integral member of the Teen Connect team. Gaining great experience from these projects Moira now volunteers with her local club, Tullamore Canoe Club, organizing events and coaching summer camps, including coaching [...]
Canoeing Ireland invites its affiliated clubs, registered providers, committees and members to apply for a grant to run targeted women's advanced level projects. Please read the following information before applying: The 'Bridge the Gap: Advance' Projects aim is to: 1. Advance past and present female members to higher skill levels, equivalent of Level 4+ [...]
Canoeing Ireland has released the 2026 Canoe/Kayak Freestyle Selection Policy for Junior and Senior athletes. This document outlines the full process and criteria for selecting the athletes who will represent Ireland at the 2026 ECA Canoe Freestyle European Championships, taking place in Lieksa, Finland, from June 10–13, 2026. Selections will take place at the [...]
