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Letter from the President of Canoeing Ireland

Letter to members from the President of Canoeing Ireland. Announcing the composition of the new Executive and the appointment of a Clubs Officer to the Board.  Please find a link to the letter here.


Junior Liffey Descent 2013 Results

Congratulations to all our juniors who took part in the 2013 Junior Liffey Descent. We would also like to thank the mum’s, dad’s and volunteers for getting the racers to and from the race. A very big thank you to our rescuers, without whom we would not be able to run the race, our sponsors Great Outdoors and I-Canoe and finally, the ESB for the water.
Results from this years race can be found here.


Junior Liffey Descent 2013

Salmon Leap Canoe Club to Canoeing Ireland Training Center
11.5km with 4 weirs and 1 portage.
Saturday 18th May.
Race notice can be found here.
Entry forms can be found here.

Attention Junior Liffey Particpants-

Please note the following Changes to the Rules of the Event.

Junior Liffey Descent

All Juniors entering the Junior Liffey Descent 2013  MUST have their entry from must be signed by an Canoeing Ireland certitifed Instructor/Coach to confirm that the paddler is competent to paddle on grade 2 water.

All Participants Racing this event MUST Wear a Helmet.

This race is just over 11 kms- This is not a race that should be entered if a paddler has not obtained sufficent experience.

Parents must also sign the entry form as well.


Moving Office

We are currently moving offices to the National Sports Campus.  We may experience some temporary difficulties with email, fixed phone and fax lines.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will respond to you as soon as possible.


Canoeing Ireland ADM

Statement on election to the Canoeing Ireland Board of Management Link.


Office Relocation

Dear Members, 


The Irish Sports Council is moving all The NGB's to a new headquarters in Blanchardstown. 
As we move their may be some interruption of Phone and emails. 

Our New address from  Friday April 26th; 

Canoeing Ireland
Irish Sport HQ
National Sports Campus
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15 

Phone 01 625 1105
Fax : 01 625 1106


Garda Vetting

Letter circulated April, 2013
Garda Vetting Application Form Checklist
Garda Vetting Application Form
Garda Vetting Policy


Canoeing Ireland 52nd ADM

ADM agenda 2013
Motions for ADM
Nominations for election
Draft Accounts Year End 31-12-2012


Paddlefest 2013 Thank YOU!

Thanks to everyone who took part and helped out with Paddlefest Kilkenny 2013.  The event was a roaring success and we look forward to many more similar events in the years to come.  

In total we had just under 400 people take part in the weekend which included 210 experienced canoeists who came to take part in the large variety of workshops on offer, 70 volunteers who helped to co-ordinate the event and deliver the workshops and 100 new people to the sport who did taster sessions at Greens Bridge in Kilkenny thanks to Kilkenny Aqua Club and Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership.

The amount of activity over the weekend was incredible and would not have been possible with out the help and dedication of all the volunteers, clubs and businesses who supported the event and assisted in co-ordinating, running and delivering the event.  A huge thanks goes out to every single one of them.  A big thanks must also go out to Waterways Ireland for supporting the event and providing access to its waterways.

Like everyone who was at Paddlefest 2013 we are already looking forward to Paddlefest 2014, so we hope to see you all in Northern Ireland for the event next year.  Until then happy paddling and we hope to see you at many more of out events in 2013.
 




Easter Kayaking Camp

Canoeing Ireland will be holding an kayaking camp aimed at juniors that will run over the 2 week midterm break this Easter. The aim of the camps is to promote the sport of kayaking by introducing young people to it in a safe and fun environment and also to progress those enjoy the sport already. 
More information can be found here.
Application form can be found here.