Canoeing Ireland would like to wish the very best of luck to Performance Director, Jon Mackey, as he announces his departure from the role. After taking on the role of Performance Director for Canoeing Ireland in 2018, Jon Mackey has left an indelible mark on Irish paddle sports. His leadership of the performance programme has [...]
Written by the UCC Canoe History Committee University College Cork Canoe Club (UCCCC) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the club on April 4th and 5th 2025. To mark this momentous occasion, we have organised a kayak on the Lee, a book launch and a BBQ. In the autumn of 1975, [...]
Canoeing Ireland will be hosting a free weekend of workshops for coaches and parents around developing psychological skills for young paddlers. The new Competition Pathway Strategy places a greater emphasis on the role of the wider support network around our young paddlers, with these workshops being a step towards ensuring the appropriate challenge is [...]
The European Championships of Waveski and Surf Kayak are coming to Ireland! From the 5th-9th September the legendary surf location of Easky in Co. Sligo will play host to the highest level of European Surf Kayak and Waveski competition. Canoeing Ireland are extremely excited to see paddle sports competition of this level on the island [...]
Any time you are out paddling don't forget to Check. Clean. Dry. Invasive species can block waterways and riverbanks making paddle sports difficult. Contaminated canoes, kayaks and other water sports gear and equipment can cause the spread of invasive species. Invasive plants and animals can be small and hard to spot and they can survive [...]
Canoeing Ireland would like to welcome Adam O'Shea to the team in the role of regional development officer. Adam will be working closely with local clubs, schools, and community groups to increase participation in paddle sports and ensure the highest quality experience for all participants in our sport. With a wide range of experience [...]
Applications are now open for paddlers to be entered into the selection process for the 2025 Paddlesurf Team. The application cover all categories across junior, senior, master and grandmaster (HP, IC, Waveski). The deadline for applications is Monday 17th March at 5pm. Please send your application by email to paddlesurfsecretary@canoe.ie. The selection policy can [...]
Canoeing Ireland is excited to announce a hugely positive step for canoe slalom in Ireland with Craig Morris joining the team as a Coach Mentor. Craig has over 30 years experience in canoe slalom coaching, having coached in the British system at all levels, all the way up to coaching athletes to medal winning [...]
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting (“AM”) of Irish Canoe Slalom Committee which will be held via Zoom On Friday the 7th of March 2025 at 7:30 pm. People registered with Canoeing Ireland are eligible to attend and vote. An Eventmaster link is available below to register for the event. Meeting notice is [...]
The annual Junior and U23 5k Series is back for 2025! Points are awarded each week for paddlers to become the overall winner of their category in the series. Theres an exciting mix of head-to-head and time trial racing across the series, with this being a great opportunity for our young paddlers to kick [...]
