NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Irish Canoe Union Limited trading as Canoeing Ireland (“the Company”)
Saturday, 24th June 2017 at 2pm.
Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Irish Canoe Union Limited trading as Canoeing Ireland (“the Company”)
Saturday, 24th June 2017 at 2pm.
Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
We are researching infections that are possibly associated with recreational use of open water. We want to hear from you about your awareness of, or any previous experience of such infection that you may have had. This research is being carried out by the Public Health Bathing Water Group of the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Participation is voluntary and all responses are anonymous.
This will take 5 – 6 minutes and to thank you for taking part there is a chance to win a prize of €150 One4all gift voucher. If you wish to enter this draw, you will be asked for your e-mail address. Please note that e-mail addresses will not be shared with any 3rd parties, are not linked to responses and will only be used for the purposes of the prize draw.
Your anonymous feedback will be used to help us to get a better understanding of the burden of illness with the intent of producing health advice to minimise this risk.
If you have questions at any time about the study, please feel free to contact the principal investigator Dr Katharine Harkin by email at: katharine.harkin@hse.ie.
To complete the survey, please click on the link below:
Teams at Under 12, 14, 16 and 19 participated.
It was well attended with teams from Istolong, Belfast, Wild Water Kayak Club, Kilkenny, Galway and Kilcock attending.
Date: Sunday 28th May
Start Time: 12.00
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Registration: €10
The Liffey Odyssey is a leisurely 8 kilometre Canoe journey on the River Liffey through the heart of Dublin from Island Bridge to the East Link Bridge. It is being run as a fundraiser for CMRF – Crumlin (Crumlin Children’s Hospital) and proudly supported by I-Canoe and Dublin Port Company. This event is open to the general public – however all participants must satisfy the organisers they have sufficient ability to participate. Open Canoes are the preferred craft however it is open to other craft that use a paddle such as Kayaks, Sit-on-Tops, Stand –Up- Paddle Boards and Rafts. It is primarily intended to be a fun day out to raise much needed funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Fancy Dress is strongly encouraged
Further details will be posted on Liffey Odyssey Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/liffeyodyssey/?fref=ts
Please see below for the calendar for 2017:
Any questions, email marathon@canoe.ie
Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs press release issued: Thursday, 18th May 2017
All water users are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on a stretch of the River Suir downstream of Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir. It comes after large numbers of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river earlier this month. DNA analysis has now confirmed that the cause of death was crayfish plague.
The kill has only impacted White-clawed Crayfish and other freshwater animals are not affected. This is a characteristic feature of the disease which only infects species of crayfish but causes 100% mortality. All agencies including the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Tipperary County Council will be working to contain the outbreak to this stretch of the River Suir. Given the experience of outbreaks elsewhere, a total kill of the population is expected which will have major consequences for the ecology of the river. Crayfish are very common in the Suir and are important in maintaining its ecology.
Anyone using the river is being urged to observe the ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ protocol once they leave the river and before using it again. This means that all wet gear (boats, clothing and equipment) should be checked for any silt or mud, plant material or animals before being cleaned and finally dried. Disinfectant or hot water (over 40 degrees Celsius) should be used to clean all equipment and this should be followed by a 24 hour drying period.
The drying period is especially important in ensuring that all equipment is clear of infectious organism, including the removal of any water inside the boat. The crayfish plague organism can be carried on wet equipment to new sites and containment of the outbreak is essential to prevent spread to other unaffected populations in Ireland.
This is the second confirmed outbreak of the disease in Ireland following one in County Cavan in 2015. There is no indication of how the disease reached the Suir although a link to the Cavan outbreak is considered unlikely as the disease there appears to have run its course. This outbreak on the River Suir is of great concern as the stretch of river affected is popular with anglers and canoeists.
The White-clawed Crayfish is a globally threatened species and Ireland holds one of the largest surviving population. It is the only freshwater crayfish species found in Ireland and is present in lakes, rivers and streams over much of the island. Throughout its European range, this species has been decimated by the impact of Crayfish Plague which spread to Europe with the introduction of North American species of crayfish. Until 2015, Ireland was considered free of the disease and it remains the only European country without any established non-native crayfish species.
If Crayfish Plague becomes established there is a high probability that the White-clawed
Crayfish, which is currently protected under Irish Law and the EU Habitats Directive, will be eliminated from much of Ireland. If non-native crayfish are found to be established in Ireland, this could have a severe impact on habitats as they can destabilise canal and river banks by burrowing. It could also impact other freshwater species, such as salmon and trout fisheries. At this time however, there is no evidence that non-native freshwater crayfish have been introduced in this country.
The public are asked to follow the ‘Check, Clean and Dry’ protocol when using the river and to alert the authorities of any mass mortality of crayfish as well as sightings of unusual crayfish (e.g. red claws, large size). by emailing Colette O’Flynn (coflynn@biodiversityireland.ie) at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford.
For further media information:
Brian Nelson – T: 087 967 9937; E: brian.nelson@ahg.gov.ie
Ciaran O’Keeffe T: 087 2646416) E: ciaran.okeeffe@ahg.gov.ie
Notes to Editors:
Canoeing Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment by the Board, of Paddy Boyd, as Interim CEO. Nominated by Sport Ireland for the position, Paddy was CEO of Irish Sailing for 16 years up to 2004 and served as Executive Director of Sail Canada for six and a half years until his return to Ireland last year. He has had an accomplished career in top sport management positions and we look forward to availing of his expertise to guide and lead our sport towards a successful and sustainable future.
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