Sport Ireland Anti-Doping will deliver an anti-doping education session for the paddle sport community on Saturday 21st February 2026 at 11am. This session is designed for paddlers, coaches and parents, and will clearly outline athletes’ rights and responsibilities, the principles of clean sport, the anti-doping rules, and the practical realities of testing, medications and [...]
This year’s Canoe Polo Annual Meeting will take place at 8:00pm on Monday 23rd February 2026. The meeting will be held online and pre-registration is required to attend. Anyone wishing to vote must be a current Canoeing Ireland member and over 18 years of age. The closing date for the submission of motions, nominations [...]
PaddleAble Educate had its first workshop of 2026 in Barretstown this month. Barretstown provides free, specially designed camps for children and families affected by serious illness. An enthusiastic group of instructors took part in the workshop and are now looking forward to a busy season ahead. This brings our total number of workshop participants [...]
Building on a very successful 2025 season — highlighted by multiple A-final appearances and medal performances — we’re delighted to release the 2026 calendar for Sprint Futures, our canoe sprint development programme for younger paddlers. Sprint Futures is designed to give emerging athletes meaningful opportunities to develop within the sport. The programme provides access to [...]
Canoeing Ireland is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone involved in our sport. After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue our use of the X platform. In recent years, changes to the platform’s governance, content moderation and safety systems have raised concerns about its ability to adequately protect users [...]
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 [...]
We’re excited to hear from you! Your feedback helps Canoeing Ireland grow and makes paddle sport in Ireland even better. By taking just 5–8 minutes to complete our member survey, you can play a vital role in shaping how we support clubs, develop our sport and enhance the overall member experience. Every response makes [...]
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 [...]
