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 [...]
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting (AM) of Paddlesurf Ireland will be held via Online on Monday the 17th of November 2025 at 8pm. 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 28 days prior [...]
Since its inception in 1960, the Liffey Descent has stood as a landmark on both the Irish and international racing calendar. The unique challenge of thirty kilometres of racing through the stunning landscapes of the River Liffey — and over ten iconic weirs along the route — has kept paddlers coming back year after [...]
In some very exciting news for performance paddle sports, Canoeing Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Performance and Pathway Director, Michael Black. Michael is coming on board at a time of incredible momentum for Irish paddle sport. In recent years, Irish athletes have delivered historic performances on the international stage [...]
Canoeing Ireland is proud to announce the renewal of TOBIN’s sponsorship of the PaddleAble Ambassador video series for 2025. Since its launch, the series has had a powerful impact, reaching a wide audience with thousands of views across our platforms, and inspired some incredible projects to promote inclusion and accessibility in paddle sports. The videos have showcased inspiring [...]
In what was a proud moment for Irish paddle sport the European Championships of Waveski and Surf Kayak landed on Irish shores, with Easkey, Co. Sligo providing the stunning backdrop for four days of world-class competition. The event took place on the renowned Easkey Left reef break, where athletes were tested in excellent surf conditions, [...]
