Irelands newest Blueway, which travels along the Ilen River from Skibbereen to Baltimore, will open this Friday the 22nd July 2016. This stunning Blueway takes you from the heart of Skibbereen through the town to the newley developed Deelish Peer. From here the trail meanders down towards Inish Beg where you can stop off to visit the [...]
Mick O'Meara has been nominated for a spirit of adventure award for his speed circumnavigation of Ireland in 23 days. ADVENTURER: Mick O’Meara WHAT: Sea kayaker laps the Emerald Isle in 23 days. HOW: Last July, Irishman Mick O’Meara completed a 930-mile, self-supported journey around his native island, setting a new speed record. Please show [...]
The recent rains have brought a lot of anglers on to the Foyle system. Although most kayaking and rafting takes place on rivers over the winter, there will be some activity during the summer and early autumn (just when angling reaches its peak). Kayakers and rafters are urged to watch out for anglers, pulling in [...]
Canoeing Ireland are delighted to announce that works are due to begin this summer on a new 250 metre long Canoe Slalom course on the Suir in Clonmel as part of the broader Suir Blueway project. Canoeing Ireland have been working hard over the last 3 years in partnership with Clonmel Canoe Club, Tipperary Sports [...]
July 5th, 2016 Paralympics Ireland announces 44-strong Irish Team for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., was on hand at Dublin’s City Hall today to announce the Irish Paralympic Team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games which will take place from September 7th to 18th. The [...]
Coaching Ireland Tutor Training will take place on the following dates in 2016 1 + 2 October (Limerick) 15 + 16 October (Limerick) 12 + 13 November (venue to be confirmed) 26 + 27 November (venue to be confirmed) […]
SCHULL BLUEWAY KAYAKING FESTIVAL The inaugural Schull Blueway Kayaking Festival takes place on the weekend of 8-10 July 2016 in the beautiful fishing village of Schull, West Cork, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The festival offers a combination of an adventure kayaking challenge for experienced kayakers, taster sessions for beginners and children, and an exciting [...]
Don't worry guys, they have organised a screen to show the match so you can watch slalom and the boys in green!
County Wicklow Public Participation Network is holding a seminar on the 16th July 2016, from 10am to 1pm in Ashford Community Centre. The seminar will look at how communities could protect our natural waterways and surrounding areas e.g. rivers and river banks, beaches etc for the ecological and recreational benefit for this and future generations. [...]
