The 2026 Irish freestyle kayaking team trials will be held on the 7th & 8th of November 2026 at the freestyle feature in Tuam, Co Galway. These trials will be used for team selections for the Paddle Worldwide 2027 Freestyle World Championships in Sort, Spain which will take place from the 14th to the [...]
The Canoeing Ireland Training and Development Unit (TDU) will hold its Annual Meeting on November 7th, during the Instructor Symposium at Petersburg OETC. This is an opportunity to reflect on the work completed over the past year, discuss the current direction of the TDU, and look ahead to future developments. Proposed agenda items include: • [...]
Canoeing Ireland is planning a series of regional engagement meetings to share updates, provide practical support and hear directly from clubs and the wider paddling community. The meetings will cover key areas affecting clubs, including insurance and governance, inclusion, funding, awards, instructor and training updates, and environmental stewardship. Clubs will also have an opportunity [...]
PaddleAble Inclusion Grant With support from the Dormant Accounts Fund, Canoeing Ireland invites clubs to apply for a PaddleAble Inclusion Grant to support people with disabilities who are newly joining their club and may require additional supports, adaptations, or resources to participate fully and continue their involvement in paddlesport activities. We recognise that every [...]
Last week saw an Irish team of four Junior Sprint Athletes compete at the Olympic Hopes regatta in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Olympic Hopes is the premier international regatta for Athletes in the U17 , U16 & U15 categories and this year had almost 800 athletes from more than 40 countries taking part. Team Ireland [...]
The Wildwater Racing (Canoeing Ireland) Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, the 15th of October at 8:00pm, this will be an online-only event. Anyone who wishes to attend the AM online needs to email wwrchair@canoe.ie for the meeting link. Any proposals/motions must be submitted to wwrsecretary@canoe.ieNominations for the following positions must be submitted to [...]
The 65th Liffey Descent brought the paddling community together for another memorable chapter in the history of Ireland’s most iconic paddle race. With six and a half decades of tradition behind it, the Liffey Descent remains a unique test of skill and endurance, combining exciting racing with the character and scenery of the River [...]
The Sanctuary Paddlers programme has continued to grow in 2026, with seven Canoeing Ireland clubs now taking part across the country. Sanctuary Paddlers was developed through Canoeing Ireland’s collaboration with Sanctuary Runners, using the power of sport to bring people together, build friendships and create stronger, more connected communities. Since its launch, the programme [...]
Preparations are progressing well for the 65th Liffey Descent, which will take place on Saturday 19th September 2026, marking another edition of this iconic event. Canoeing Ireland continues to monitor recent weather and river conditions and is liaising closely with the ESB regarding the race conditions. Work is also continuing across the wider race [...]
Join us at Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre (OETC) in Galway for two days of learning, collaboration and knowledge-sharing with fellow instructors and coaches from across the paddle sports community. The Symposium provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with peers and learn from some of Ireland’s most experienced instructors and coaches. Across [...]
