'Better Basics' As part of a wider initiative to help members to connect, collaborate and communicate, we are facilitating an Instructor symposium over the 4th and 5th of March. The core theme for the Symposium is "Better Basics" which you will have the opportunity to explore through a series of informal workshops delivered by some [...]
Following an extensive consultation process we are excited to announce that the 2023 Liffey Descent will take place on Saturday 6th May. The new spring date will ensure the best possible water levels and weather conditions for one of our biggest and best events of the year. A long time highlight on both the [...]
To get 2023 off to a great start we are launching the first two weeks of our Workshops, Workouts and Wellness Online series. These workshops will be facilitated by some brilliant experts and some highly experienced members of the Paddlesports community. This series is in support of the Sport Ireland Winter Initiative, aimed at getting [...]
We want to make sure our members stay at the heart of what we do. To assist us in this we are inviting our members to share their feedback and opinions with us. This information will be used to help us ensure we are doing as much as we possibly can to enhance our [...]
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Canoeing Ireland and the Paddling Community we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Morley of Galway Kayak Club, who died tragically on 29th December. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Issue number 10 of Flowstate, the official magazine of Canoeing Ireland, is out now! Capturing Paddlesports news from every corner of the country in 2022. Get some brilliant news stories, interviews, and some great tips to improve your paddling in 2023. We talk to some of the outstanding members of the community in our volunteer [...]
Canoeing Ireland are very pleased to release the 2023 Canoe Slalom Selection Policy. This policy, covering team selection and eligibility for Olympic selection, was completed after a solid consultation period with athletes and coaches, and can be found below. All senior athletes wishing to contest for team selection this year are asked to email [...]
We have a fantastic new addition to the team in Steve Fahy. Steve is coming on board as our new Development Officer, with a focus on strengthening the capacity of our clubs, and administering the Canoeing Ireland Coaching and Instructing schemes. Steve comes from a long career in paddlesports and the outdoors, with 25 [...]
The 2023 Canoe Slalom Selection Policy is now available for consultation with any interested athletes and coaches. The policy, which can be found below, covers team selection for the 2023 season, along with eligibility for Olympic selection. Any athletes or coaches who would like to submit any questions or queries must send them to [...]
Would you like to Join the first Canoeing Ireland Paddle Able Ambassador Team? Paddle Able is the Canoeing Ireland Initiative which aims to bring people together and encourage everyone, of all abilities to find a love of paddle sports. Our goal is to promote the visibility of diverse ability within our paddle sports membership. [...]
