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15th October 2011

When a Novice Paddler Takes On the Liffey Descent

When a Novice Paddler Takes On the Liffey Descent
The Irish Times' Conor Pope jumped in at the deep end when he took part in his first Liffey Descent last weekend (VIDEO BELOW).
The first-time canoeist faced his many fears to tackle the challenging course from the K Club in Kildare to Islandbridge as part of a three-man Canadian canoe.
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That is, provided they got past the first weir at Straffan, where 60% of competitors take a tumble.
Pope writes: "As we approach its edge, the foaming white water’s roar barely manages to drown out the roars of hundreds of paddlers who’ve already succumbed to its fury."
Surviving that, the trio ploughed through the wodded stretch known as 'the jungle' before avoiding a smash into the wall at Leixlip dam.
From then on in the water flows faster towards the Wren's Nest, and the stuff of nightmares for the novist paddler!
Read more about Conor Pope's adventures on the Liffey Descent HERE.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2011/1010/1224305516068.html

The Irish Times' Conor Pope jumped in at the deep end when he took part in his first Liffey Descent last weekend (VIDEO BELOW).

The first-time canoeist faced his many fears to tackle the challenging course from the K Club in Kildare to Islandbridge as part of a three-man Canadian canoe.

That is, provided they got past the first weir at Straffan, where 60% of competitors take a tumble.

Pope writes: "As we approach its edge, the foaming white water’s roar barely manages to drown out the roars of hundreds of paddlers who’ve already succumbed to its fury."

Surviving that, the trio ploughed through the wodded stretch known as 'the jungle' before avoiding a smash into the wall at Leixlip dam.

From then on in the water flows faster towards the Wren's Nest, and the stuff of nightmares for the novist paddler!

Read more about Conor Pope's adventures on the Liffey Descent HERE.

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8th October 2011

Fleming and Egan Fastest in Liffey Descent Canoeing Race (With RESULTS)

Fleming and Egan Fastest in Liffey Descent Canoeing Race (With RESULTS)

Neil Fleming and Peter Egan in K2 (racing kayak) were the fastest crews in the Liffey Descent today, covering the course in a fast one hour 49 minutes and 10 seconds. John Boyton and Graham O’Regan were almost six minutes behind them in second.


Liffey Descent  Results                   

Class Place    Time    BIB    First    Surname         Club    Class
1    02:04:44    43    Sean    McCarthy         Salmon Leap    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
2    02:14:20    51    Matthew    Burke         Salmon Leap    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
3    02:18:43    48    Iomhar    MacGiollaPhadraig         Salmon Leap    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
4    02:19:51    42    Anthony    Forristal         Thomastown    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
5    02:35:21    44    Gerald    O'Halloran         WWKC    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
6    03:07:27    47    Ryan    Brady         Slalom leap Canoe Club    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK - K1

1    02:08:21    581    George    Barnicoat         Longridge    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:08:21    581    James    Allen         Longridge    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
2    02:49:33    584    Donal    Devenney         Salmon Leap CC    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:49:33    584    Caoimhin    Croc         Salmon Leap CC    JUNIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2

1    02:18:28    81    Aisling    Smith         WWKC    JUNIOR WILD WATER RACERS
2    02:32:53    85    Grimes    Daniel              JUNIOR WILD WATER RACERS              
3    02:40:53    84    Brian    McGuinness         Salmon Leap    JUNIOR WILD WATER RACERS              
4    02:46:52    82    Conor    Quinn         wwkc    JUNIOR WILD WATER RACERS              
5    03:10:47    83    Eadaoin    Whelan         WWKC    JUNIOR WILD WATER RACERS              

1    04:23:07    523    Niall    Killeen         Mulligar Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK TRIPLES - K3              
04:23:07    523    David    Corcoran         Mulligar Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK TRIPLES - K3              
04:23:07    523    Pat    Clifford         Mulligar Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK TRIPLES - K3              

1    02:29:19    138    John    Keegan         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
2    02:29:49    160    Eamonn    O'Callanain         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
3    02:30:43    180    Kieran    Varley         Thomastown    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
4    02:31:38    105    Edward    Broekaart         Donegal Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
5    02:36:35    153    John    Mollohan         Citywise    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
6    02:42:28    109    Brendan    Buggy         Celbridge    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
7    02:42:39    173    Gerard    Ryan         Salmon Leap    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE              
8    02:48:14    104    Malcolm    Blowers         BRITISH CU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
9    02:49:22    103    Ivan    Barrett         Malahide Sea Scouts    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
10    02:50:03    148    David    Leonard         Donegal Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
11    02:55:00    169    Richard    Reid         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
12    02:55:52    166    Donal    O'Mathuna         Dromore    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
13    02:56:41    188    Catriona    Woods         Lisburn City Paddlers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
14    02:57:16    134    Cathal    Herron         Donegal Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
15    02:59:29    112    Denis    Conlan         Kilcullen Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
16    03:00:45    151    Roy    McConnell         BCU/CANI    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
17    03:01:46    186    Norman    Woods         CCKA    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
18    03:02:10    191    John    Dooley         Killkenny Aqua Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
19    03:03:26    133    Patrick    Hannon         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
20    03:04:02    193    Tom    Shortt         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
21    03:05:19    165    James    O'Keeffe         Voyagers CC    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
22    03:05:46    106    Alan    Brook         BRITISH CU (CANI)    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
23    03:07:03    149    Andrew    Lindsay         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
24    03:08:41    120    Peter    Durnin         Rockhoppers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
25    03:08:56    167    Seamus    O'Drisceoil         Espori/Cape Clear    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
26    03:14:34    171    Frank    Roche         Donegal Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
27    03:14:51    194    Paul    Heffernan         Phoenix Kayak Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
28    03:15:42    156    Eamon    Moran         Kilcullen    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
29    03:15:46    168    Finbar    Rafferty         DUCC    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
30    03:18:04    163    Donal    O'Kane         DUKC    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
31    03:21:07    142    Lorcan    Keyes         32nd Limerick Scouts    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
32    03:22:12    136    Peter    Hickey         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
33    03:22:14    130    Paul    Gurhy         Voyagers CC    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
34    03:22:52    176    david    Steele         icu    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
35    03:25:19    126    David    Gill         British CU /NI    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
36    03:27:51    155    Ian    Moore         BRITISH CU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
37    03:28:35    182    Malcolm    Vincent         Belfast    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
38    03:29:32    123    Padraig    Flynn         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
39    03:34:14    152    Paul    McGovern         Celbridge Paddlers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
40    03:34:16    137    Gerry    Keane         Celbridge Paddlers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
41    03:37:59    129    Eugene    Gracey         BCU/CANI    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
42    03:38:05    132    Rick    Hanna         Lisburn City Paddlers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
43    03:38:23    177    Derek    Stephenson         BCU/CANI    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
44    03:47:19    179    Carthy    Brian              MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
45    03:49:04    115    John    Daly         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
46    03:50:50    121    Michael    Fahy         TDU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
47    03:51:11    118    Fergus    Doyle         Tullow Kayak Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
48    03:52:54    197    Sammon    Martin              MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
49    03:54:28    145    Paul    Laing         BCU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
50    03:55:06    175    Stefan    Schuller         BRITISH CU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
51    03:59:37    150    Paul    Maguire         Silverbridge    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
52    04:02:59    178    Kevin    Tuffy         Foyle    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
53    04:11:40    117    Patrick    Dougan         BCU/CANI    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
54    04:25:11    189    Geoff    Baird         Ravanet Paddlers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
55    04:25:59    116    Anne    Donnell         Donegal Canoe Club    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
56    04:25:59    114    Kevin    Cooney         Kilcullen    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
57    04:28:11    187    gerry    woods         Goya Gang    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
58    04:33:28    143    Neal    Labuschagne         Voyagers    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
59    04:38:44    113    Kevin    Conway         ICU    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
60    04:40:39    185    Anthony    Viney         Erne    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
61    04:42:57    198    Kehely    Con              MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
62    04:51:18    159    Sean    Nolan         Sligo    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE
63    04:53:36    119    Stephen    Dunne         Mullingar    MASTERS GENERAL PURPOSE

1    01:58:56    213    Deaglan    O'Drisceoil         SLCC    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
2    02:02:40    202    James    Butler         Nottingham KC    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
3    02:07:42    203    Fergus    Cooper         Celbridge CONTRAST*    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
4    02:34:17    220    Gary    Carter         Lincoln    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
5    02:35:34    212    Noel    O'Connell         Kilcullen    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
6    02:45:48    206    Paul    Murphy         Kilkenny Aqua Canoe Club    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
7    02:48:16    205    Iain    Maclean         ICU    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
8    02:48:48    224    Peter    Hutchison         Richmond Canoe Club    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
9    02:50:45    219    Vincent    Martin         WWKC    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
10    02:59:20    223    Anthony    Pantling         Hempstead    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
11    03:20:56    952    Liam    Keogh         Kilcullen    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1
12    03:51:17    221    Archie    Miles         Lincoln    MASTERS RACING KAYAK - K1

1    02:10:35    557    Richard    Oliver         Lincoln    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:10:35    557    Andrew    Grimwood         Lincoln    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
2    02:10:43    555    Lawrence    Buckley         ICU    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:10:43    555    Ciaran    Cooke         ICU    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
3    02:14:37    552    Adrian    Trickett         Worcester    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:14:37    552    Jon    Bird         Worcester    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
4    02:19:20    553    Brian    Gallagher         Salmon Leap    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:19:20    553    Gerry    Collins         Salmon Leap    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
5    02:19:44    559    John    Keernan         WWKC    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:19:44    559    Tony    Dillon         WWKC    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
6    02:22:52    560    James    Treewood              MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:22:52    560    Anita    Seaford              MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
7    02:24:28    554    Robert    Stuart         Scottish    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:24:28    554    Martin    Kelly         Scottish    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
8    02:37:12    551    Paddy    Gowen         Donabate Sea Scouts    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:37:12    551    Brian    Nolan         Donabate Sea Scouts    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
9    02:45:14    556    Sim    Treacy         ICU    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:45:14    556    PJ    Whealan         ICU    MASTERS RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2

1    02:33:23    2    Alex    Broderick         Thomastown    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
2    02:45:28    3    Kevin    Cahill         Phoenix    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
3    02:45:59    19    Doolan    Gareth              MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
4    03:02:13    15    Shane    Nugent         Mullingar    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
5    03:11:31    6    Ross    Fowler         Celbridge PCC    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
6    03:13:17    16    Alan    O'Donovan         Inny Kayakers    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
7    03:46:01    14    Ben    McNeilly         Lacken    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
8    04:11:41    9    Eddy    Fox         Intercity Paddlers    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
9    04:36:32    5    Dean    Donnelly         Ballyfermot    MENS JUNIOR GENERAL PURPOSE

10    02:21:53    334    Paul    Forristal         Thomastown    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
11    02:32:31    420    Martyn    Walsh         Thomastown    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
12    02:33:44    302    Alan    Barrett         Malahide Sea Scouts    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
13    02:37:35    396    Patrick    Woods         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
14    02:38:35    374    Mark    Redmond         WWKC    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
15    02:40:46    345    Paraic    Keane         Celbridge Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
16    02:44:26    342    Ken    Hynes         DCUCC    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
17    02:48:28    406    John    Kearney         Barrow Valley Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
18    02:51:36    324    Michael    Coughlan         UCC CC    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
19    02:51:39    368    Louis    O'Carroll         WWKC    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
20    02:53:42    404    Dermot    Morley         Ribbontail Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
21    02:56:23    344    Gerard    Keane         Trinity    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
22    02:57:57    336    Lee    Harding         TDU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
23    03:01:52    362    Richard    Murphy         Cavan    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
24    03:03:03    423    Cerrigan    Denis              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
25    03:04:22    348    Patrick    King         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
26    03:05:13    301    Richard    Allan         WWKC    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
27    03:05:34    386    Brian    Staunton         Mullingar Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
28    03:06:46    313    Stephen    Burke         Moy Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
29    03:07:22    395    Gavin    Whitehead         Thomastown    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
30    03:11:29    333    Gerard    Fitzpatrick         n/a    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
31    03:12:10    382    Niall    Scannell         Rockhoppers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
32    03:13:27    350    Conor    Lehane         Phoenix    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
33    03:14:45    338    Liam    Hendrick         Ribbontail    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
34    03:15:10    418    Paul    Flynn         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
35    03:15:11    414    Carl    O'Grady         Scouts    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
36    03:15:45    310    Patrick    Brereton         Kilcullen Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
37    03:17:21    425    Mulligan    Niall              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
38    03:18:12    379    Cormac    Roche         Dromore Watersports    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
39    03:20:21    373    Pat    Power         Lir    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
40    03:21:59    370    Barry    O'Sullivan         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
41    03:22:25    365    Lar    O'Brien         Kilcullen    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
42    03:22:37    358    Ruaridh    McGuckin         Shackleton    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
43    03:26:55    369    Don    O'Hanlon         Phoenix    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
44    03:28:26    378    Eamonn    Riggs         Silverbridge    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
45    03:29:51    304    Alan    Beere         Trim Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
46    03:30:02    372    Trevor    O'Toole         Trim Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
47    03:30:06    351    Fergus    Maughan         Kilcullen    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
48    03:30:28    380    Sean    Ryan         Lir    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
49    03:31:26    306    John    Bewley         Silverbridge    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
50    03:33:54    388    Stewart    Stobbs         Chester    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
51    03:34:50    328    Damien    Donegan         Celbridge    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
52    03:35:31    352    Rory    McCauley         Strabane    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
53    03:36:44    329    Niall    Doran         Strabane    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
54    03:37:01    403    Barry    McDermott         Lisburn City Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
55    03:38:03    411    Gavin    Twomey         Phoenix    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
56    03:38:17    416    Kevin    Kirrane         Rockhoppers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
57    03:38:57    392    Gareth    Toolan         UCD    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
58    03:39:25    307    Kevin    Bonnie         Shackleton    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
59    03:44:49    195    Alan    McNeilly         Lacken    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
60    03:45:48    315    Philip    Byrne         TDU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
61    03:46:46    422    Gullifoyle    Eoin              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
62    03:50:49    323    Chris    Corr         Castlebar K C    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
63    03:54:13    355    Peter    McDonnell         Silverbridge    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
64    03:56:41    426    Glass    Darren              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
65    03:56:46    413    Dale    Rothwell         Tullow Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
66    03:56:48    361    Alan    Moody         Tullow Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
67    03:58:28    337    Ryan    Hawes         Shackleton    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
68    03:59:25    303    Graeme    Barrett         Shackleton    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
69    03:59:43    321    Jasper    Chisnall         Shackleton    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
70    04:01:14    326    Tommy    Daly         Rockhoppers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
71    04:01:15    424    Doherty    Geoffrey              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
72    04:08:39    427    GallAGHER    Conor              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
73    04:08:53    407    Tim    Mason         Sandycove Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
74    04:09:07    419    Adrian    Guinan         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
75    04:10:33    311    Val    Browne              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
76    04:10:45    394    Colm    Tuohy         Galway Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
77    04:10:57    309    Ronan    Breathnach         Galway Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
78    04:11:16    385    Burkhard    Springer         Galway Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
79    04:11:36    383    Christopher    Smyth         Intercity Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
80    04:11:38    356    David    McGinty         Intercity Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
81    04:12:46    428    Byrne    John              MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
82    04:14:25    387    Alan    Stevens         n/a    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
83    04:16:20    409    Colum    Power         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
84    04:16:20    408    Rick    O'Mahony         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
85    04:20:07    397    Sean    O'Sullivan         Phoenix Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
86    04:20:40    346    Sean    Kelleher         Kilcullen Canoe Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
87    04:21:06    322    Richard    Coady         Limerick Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
88    04:21:08    366    Sean    O'Brien         Limerick Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
89    04:25:08    400    Stewart    Bettle         Ravanet Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
90    04:25:10    398    Geoff Jr.    Baird         Ravanet Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
91    04:25:11    399    Chris    Baird         Ravanet Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
92    04:25:14    401    Graham    Bettle         Ravanet Paddlers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
93    04:27:12    410    Darragh    Burke         Phoenix    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
94    04:36:32    391    Glyn    Thomas         Inny Kayakers    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
95    04:40:46    393    Joe    Tottenham         CANI    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
96    04:42:57    318    Karl    Byrne         Sligo Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
97    04:42:59    354    Ailbe    McCormack         ICU    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE
98    04:43:13    320    Peter    Casey         n/a    MENS SENIOR GENERAL PURPOSE

1    01:58:24    257    Gary    Mawer         Salmon Leap    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
2    02:00:39    255    Dermot    Hudson         Salmon Leap    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
3    02:10:54    265    Stuart    West         Worcester    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
4    02:20:03    256    David    Maritz         Richmond    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
5    02:20:28    252    Graham    Champ         Salmon Leap    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
6    02:21:17    259    Dave    Pedlar         Worcester    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
7    02:29:49    955    Declan    Halton         Salmon Leap    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
8    02:31:42    260    David    Smith         BCU    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
9    02:32:09    251    Steven    Bullivant         Lincoln    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
10    02:36:14    269    Keith    Longney         Brit Quadrathlon    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
11    03:14:22    253    Ruairi    De Hal         Dundalk Kayak Club    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1
12    03:16:38    261    Peter    Tallon         WWKC    MENS SENIOR RACING KAYAK - K1

1    01:49:10    511    Neil    Fleming         Celbridge    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:49:10    511    Peter    Egan         Celbridge    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
2    01:55:03    525    Boyton    John              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:55:03    525    Graham    O'Regan              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
3    01:57:19    501    Brett    Irvine         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:57:19    501    Kenlea    Murray         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
4    01:57:25    512    Grant    Anderson         Nottingham    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:57:25    512    Tim    Lawrenson         Nottingham    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
5    01:57:49    503    Jason    Briory         SLCC    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:57:49    503    Malcolm    Banks         SLCC    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
6    01:59:18    527    Martin    Burke              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
01:59:18    527    Simon    Van Lonkhuyzen              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
7    02:00:16    518    Tim    Morrissey         Dollymount Sea Scouts    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:00:16    518    Jim    Morrissey         Kayakmor    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
8    02:00:44    514    Liam    McCarthy         Salmon Leap    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:00:44    514    Pedro    Lopez         Salmon Leap    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
9    02:01:27    505    James    King         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:01:27    505    Richard    Hendron         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
10    02:03:31    529    James    Smith              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:03:31    529    Paul    Moroney              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
11    02:04:01    530    Dave    Frances              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:04:01    530    Dermot    Stack              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
12    02:05:14    521    Thomas    Daniels         Reading    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:05:14    521    Daniel    Seaford         Reading    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
13    02:05:55    507    David    Oliver         Lincoln Canoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:05:55    507    David    Matthew         Lincoln Canoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
14    02:07:52    519    Edward    Rutherford         Elmbridge    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:07:52    519    Edward    Cox         Elmbridge    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
15    02:10:14    517    Aisa    Cooper         Celbridge Paddlers Cnaoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:10:14    517    David    Pringle         Celbridge Paddlers Cnaoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
16    02:10:27    508    Mike    Rees-Clark         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:10:27    508    Michael    Lavarack         Richmond    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
17    02:13:52    510    James    Clarke         Moy Canoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:13:52    510    Jim    Meascal         Moy Canoe Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
18    02:15:21    524    Martin    Hearns         Celbridge Paddlers    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:15:21    524    Caoimhe    Ni Chuinn         Celbridge Paddlers    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
19    02:18:59    502    Michael    Wright         Falcon Oxford    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:18:59    502    Sam    Jones         Falcon Oxford    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
20    02:20:52    509    Robert    Poole         Roy    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:20:52    509    Brendan    Stead         Roy    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
21    02:20:56    506    Andrew    O'Connell         WWKC    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:20:56    506    Michael    Morrissey         WWKC    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
22    02:21:11    528    Phil    Pearse              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:21:11    528    Olly    Main              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
23    02:36:22    513    Ashley    Fleming         Galway Kayak Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:36:22    513    John    Gallagher         Galway Kayak Club    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
24    02:41:04    504    Simon    Platt         Natal Canoe Club ENG    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
02:41:04    504    Gaby    Stevenson         Natal Canoe Club ENG    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
25    03:20:23    531    Henry    Hendron              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
03:20:23    531    Paul    Hayes              SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
26    04:18:07    520    Lisa    Gruener         Intercity Paddlers    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2
04:18:07    520    Tim    Hardings         Intercity Paddlers    SENIOR RACING KAYAK DOUBLE - K2

1    02:13:28    288    Adam    Sweeney         Salmon Leap    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
2    02:14:53    287    John    Ringwood         WWKC    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
3    02:17:24    284    Andrew    Redmond         ICU    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
4    02:20:27    282    John    Parker         Worcester    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
5    02:21:07    285    Colm    Ryan         WWKC    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
6    02:25:24    294    Spence    Peter              SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
7    02:29:17    283    Michael    Pigott         Richmond    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
8    02:32:17    295    DeRaeymaeker    Hans              SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
9    02:47:50    289    Jamie    Pounch         Celbridge PCC    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
10    02:51:26    286    Jeff    Toomey         Salmon Leap    SENIOR WILDWATER RACER
11    02:52:20    296    Mitchell    Fintan              SENIOR WILDWATER RACER

First Paddler    Second Paddler              
1    02:33:29    613    Brian Mc Nulty    C Smith         Chester    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
2    02:46:04    609    T Marron    N Canavan         Donegal Canoe Club    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
3    02:46:59    631    J Mc Mahon    L Creighton         1st Antrim Youth Club    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
4    02:53:27    959    G O Brien    G Coonan         WWKC    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
5    02:58:20    629    D Mitchell    K Durkan         Celbridge    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
6    03:02:17    623    T Monaghan    P Carroll         N A    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
7    03:02:49    626    R Mc Clure    H Triggs         KACC    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
8    03:03:29    603    C Kelly    D Gallagher         Donegal Canoe Club    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
9    03:03:34    625    K Mc Cabe    S Forysythe         Lisburn    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
10    03:04:20    606    M Kennedy    R Fee         CANI    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
11    03:04:54    636    S Mc Kernan    R Mc Kernan         Malahide SC    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
12    03:07:14    722    P Dew    M Clague         Belfast Kayak Club    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
13    03:07:40    627    P Brett    L Cassin         KACC    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
14    03:10:19    607    C Lively    J Mc Vicker         Share    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
15    03:15:00    620    E Quigley    G Raftery         Salmon Leap    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
16    03:17:03    612    K O Shea    C Graney         ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
17    03:20:29    726    R Coffey    G O Donoghue         Shackleton / ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
18    03:23:56    630    M Martin    M Roulston         Donegal Canoe Club    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
19    03:28:07    601    D Comerford    S Mc Mahon         Thomastown    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
20    03:28:20    604    M Mc Cabe    D Vanduyvenvoorde         CANADA / ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
21    03:31:07    602    C Hobson    R Hobson         BRITISH CU (CANI)    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
22    03:34:55    637    M Sollars    L Fingleton         ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
23    03:36:36    624    D Owens    A Fox         n/a    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
24    03:38:30    608    M Ellison    V Jordan         Belfast    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
25    03:39:42    633    J Howard    P Brennan         ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
26    03:44:50    635    J Cully    V Aspil         Mixed    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
27    03:47:28    614    N Clements    O Clements         Leeds Canoe Union    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
28    03:49:54    619    G Whitley    G Tobin         Fresh Air Adventure    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
29    03:50:53    611    G Monaghan    E Ward         n/a    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
30    03:53:06    616    C Buckley    P O Dwyer         5th Port Sea Scouts    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
31    03:54:39    621    T Crowe    F Halley         n/a    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
32    03:57:19    610    E Mc Elroy    C O Flannigan         East Coast Sea Kayaking    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
33    03:58:26    632    B Healy    L Bryon         ICU    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
34    04:09:11    634    C Brennan    J Molloy         Contrast    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
35    04:15:35    617    E Ball    E Egan         5th Port Sea Scouts    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
36    04:26:26    960    Daniel    O'Broin         WWKC    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE
37    04:28:44    618    S Lynch    A Murphy         Fresh Air Adventure    TOURING CANADIAN DOUBLE              

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20th September 2011

Northern Ireland Cleans Up at National Sea Cadet Regatta

Northern Ireland Cleans Up at National Sea Cadet Regatta
Northern Ireland has much to celebrate after trumping the rest of the UK at the National Sea Cadet Regatta in London recently, with a medal haul of 22 gold, nine silver and nine bronze.
Among the winners were Luke Fitzhenry and Afton Fitzhenry from Lisburn, who became UK Sea Cadet Champions in their canoeing categories, the Ulster Star reports.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/
http://www.lisburntoday.co.uk/community/champion_performance_by_sea_cadets_1_3059609
Luke took gold in the junior mixed doubles sprint with teammate Gracious Philips, and just missed out on first place in the individual sprint.
Meanwhile Afton topped the senior mixed doubles sprint with Adam Campell and the senior girls individual sprint, adding a silver medal in the two-mile marathon.
The NI team also brought home the regatta's top prize, the Armitage Trophy, for the first time this century, along with the Ulster Cup for senior girls, the Barbara Simpson Cup for junior girls and the Nottingham Cup for junior boys.

Northern Ireland has much to celebrate after trumping the rest of the UK at the National Sea Cadet Regatta in London recently, with a medal haul of 22 gold, nine silver and nine bronze.

Among the winners were Luke Fitzhenry and Afton Fitzhenry from Lisburn, who became UK Sea Cadet Champions in their canoeing categories, the Ulster Star reports.

Luke took gold in the junior mixed doubles sprint with teammate Gracious Philips, and just missed out on first place in the individual sprint.

Meanwhile Afton topped the senior mixed doubles sprint with Adam Campell and the senior girls individual sprint, adding a silver medal in the two-mile marathon.

The NI team also brought home the regatta's top prize, the Armitage Trophy, for the first time this century, along with the Ulster Cup for senior girls, the Barbara Simpson Cup for junior girls and the Nottingham Cup for junior boys.

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15th September 2011

Volunteers Needed for Paddlefest 2011

Volunteers Needed for Paddlefest 2011
The Irish Canoe Union has put out a call for volunteers to assist in the running of this year's Paddlefest event in Co Wicklow.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/
Paddlefest 2011 will be taking place on 25 and 26 September at the Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Rathdrum.
The junior paddling festival held every September. Each year 200 to 300 juniors participate in a variety of activities based around the different disciplines kayaking has to offer.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/kayaking/
This year the Irish Canoe Union will be helping out with the organisation of the event, and is looking for volunteers to help give the children the opportunity to go kayaking over the corse of the weekend.
Anyone interested and available to help out should contact Benny Cullen at the Irish Canoe Union at [email protected].

The Irish Canoe Union has put out a call for volunteers to assist in the running of this year's Paddlefest event in Co Wicklow.

Paddlefest 2011 will be taking place on 25 and 26 September at the Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Rathdrum.  

The junior paddling festival held every September. Each year 200 to 300 juniors participate in a variety of activities based around the different disciplines kayaking has to offer.  

This year the Irish Canoe Union will be helping out with the organisation of the event, and is looking for volunteers to help give the children the opportunity to go kayaking over the corse of the weekend.

Anyone interested and available to help out should contact Benny Cullen at the Irish Canoe Union at [email protected].

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8th September 2011

NI Highlights New Canoe Routes Ahead of National Trails Day

NI Highlights New Canoe Routes Ahead of National Trails Day
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board is highlighting the latest additions to its network of canoeing trails ahead of National Trails Day on Sunday 2 October.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/
“We are very fortunate in Northern Ireland to have so many perfect calm lakes and meandering rivers to explore and canoeing provides a great day out or weekend away for the family," the board's Nigel Tilson told the Community Telegraph.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/community-telegraph/sport/new-canoe-trails-add-to-lsquocurrentrsquo-paddle-appea-16046914.html
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the new coastal Foyle Canoe Trail and South East Canoe Trail join Northern Ireland's five inland canoe trails at Lough Neagh, the River Blackwater, Lough Erne, the Lower Bann and Strangford Lough.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/item/16404-new-coastal-canoe-trails-for-northern-ireland/
These will be joined later this year by two more sea trails on the north and east coasts.
National Trails Day will feature six two-hour canoeing sessions with free equipment and lessons. For details visit see www.nationaltrailsday.co.uk.

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board is highlighting the latest additions to its network of canoeing trails ahead of National Trails Day on Sunday 2 October.

“We are very fortunate in Northern Ireland to have so many perfect calm lakes and meandering rivers to explore and canoeing provides a great day out or weekend away for the family," the board's Nigel Tilson told the Community Telegraph.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the new coastal Foyle Canoe Trail and South East Canoe Trail join Northern Ireland's five inland canoe trails at Lough Neagh, the River Blackwater, Lough Erne, the Lower Bann and Strangford Lough. 

These will be joined later this year by two more sea trails on the north and east coasts.

National Trails Day will feature six two-hour canoeing sessions with free equipment and lessons. For details visit www.nationaltrailsday.co.uk.

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13th August 2011

Rheinisch and Heurteau Miss Out in Prague

Rheinisch and Heurteau Miss Out in Prague

Ireland’s two semi-finalists at the canoe slalom World Cup in Prague missed out on a place in the final. Just 10 of the 40 qualify from the K1 Men’s Semi-Finals: Ciaran Heurteau finished 14th today and Eoin Rheinisch, who had one touch and incurred a two-second penalty, was 18th.

Canoe Slalom World Cup, Prague (Irish interest)

Men, K1 Semi-Finals (10 to Final): 1 D Molmenti (Italy) 88:32; 14 C Heurteau 93.93; 18 E Rheinisch 95.30

 

 

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12th August 2011

Heurteau and Rheinisch in Prague Semi-Finals

Heurteau and Rheinisch in Prague Semi-Finals

Ireland's Ciaran Heurteau and Eoin Rheinisch finished in the top 40 in the heats of the canoe slalom World Cup in Prague today and qualified for tomorrow's semi-finals. Heurteau improved on a first run which put him 37th to finish in 25th and Rheinisch, who was placed 10th after the first run, sat out the second run and was placed 28th. 

Canoe Slalom World Cup, Prague, Czech Republic – Day One (Irish interest)

Men – K1 – First Round: 1 V Hradilek (Czech Republic) 82.43; 25 C Heurteau 88.89; 28 E Rheinisch 89.16; 78 P Hynes 112.47.

Women – K1 – First Round: 1 I Pavelkova (Czech Republic) 97.43; 41 H Craig 112.95; 56 A Conlon 169.34.

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11th August 2011

Smith Best of Irish at Junior Wildwater Worlds

Smith Best of Irish at Junior Wildwater Worlds
Aisling Smith was the Irish team's best performer at the Junior Wildwater Canoeing World Championships in the Czech Republic, the Evening Herald reports.
http://www.herald.ie/sport/other-sports/perry-primed-to-defend-crown-2841738.html
Smith finished ninth in the women's K1 classic race at the event in Opava at the end of last month.
Her time of 17:48.31 put her 42 seconds behind the winner, Switzerland's Melanie Mathys.
Elsewhere at Opava, in the men's K1 classic Iomhar Mac Giolla Phádraig finished 23rd, Daniel Grimes was 43rd and Bearach O Casaide 44th.  In the K1 men's team race the Irish placed 12th, and Mac Giolla Phádraig came 39th in the K1 sprint.

Aisling Smith was the Irish team's best performer at the Junior Wildwater Canoeing World Championships in the Czech Republic, the Evening Herald reports.

Smith finished ninth in the women's K1 classic race at the event in Opava at the end of last month.
Her time of 17:48.31 put her 42 seconds behind the winner, Switzerland's Melanie Mathys.

Elsewhere at Opava, in the men's K1 classic Iomhar Mac Giolla Phádraig finished 23rd, Daniel Grimes was 43rd and Bearach O Casaide placed 44th. In the K1 men's team race the Irish placed 12th, and Mac Giolla Phádraig came 39th in the K1 sprint.

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11th August 2011

Liffey Descent Postponed Due To Lack of Water

Liffey Descent Postponed Due To Lack of Water
The annual Liffey Descent canoe race has been pushed back by a month - due to a lack of water.
http://www.afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/
The Irish Canoe Union (ICU) announced that due to significantly low water levels in the ESB reservoirs that provide the flood for the race, the event has been postponed till 8 October.
Organisers said they were left with the "difficult decision" to either postpone the event or run the things as scheduled on 10 September without the flood.
"“It is considered that the running of the race in the absence of the excitement generated by a flood would detract from its value as the premier Irish canoeing event," said a statement from the ICU.
The Liffey Swim has been an institution since 1960, atracting canoeists from around the world every September for the run from Kildare to Islandbridge.
The Irish Times has more on the story HERE.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0811/breaking1.html

The annual Liffey Descent canoe race has been pushed back by a month - due to a lack of water.

The Irish Canoe Union (ICU) announced that due to significantly low water levels in the ESB reservoirs that provide the flood for the race, the event has been postponed till 8 October.

Organisers said they were left with the "difficult decision" to either postpone the event or run the things as scheduled on 10 September without the flood.

“It is considered that the running of the race in the absence of the excitement generated by a flood would detract from its value as the premier Irish canoeing event," said a statement from the ICU.

The Liffey Swim has been an institution since 1960, atracting canoeists from around the world every September for the run from Kildare to Islandbridge.

The Irish Times has more on the story HERE.

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3rd August 2011

New Coastal Canoe Trails for Northern Ireland

New Coastal Canoe Trails for Northern Ireland
This week Northern Ireland welcomes the launch of two new coastal canoe trails.
http://www.afloat.ie/watersport/canoeing/
The new Foyle Canoe Trail stretches for 33 miles from Lifford in Co Donegal to Moville on the Inishowen peninsula at Lough Foyle, passing through Derry on the way, with plenty of wild and official campsites along the route.
Meanwhile, the South East Coast Canoe Trail is a sea kayaker's dream – 50 miles of rocky bays and sandy beaches past the Mourne and Cooley mountain ranges from Strangford village to Newry.
http://afloat.ie/watersport/kayaking/
According to OutdoorNI.com, the trails were developed by the Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN), the Loughs Agency and Down and Derry District Councils, add to the five inland canoe trails already in place.
http://www.outdoorni.com/news/412/2-new-canoe-trails-launched-in-northern-ireland/
CAAN development officer Kathryn Callaghan commented: "Both these trails offer a golden opportunity for us all to explore two picturesque corners of Northern Ireland from a unique perspective.”
Waterproof guides for both trails are available free from from local tourist information centres or online from www.canoeni.com.
The coastal trails are the first of four to be launched in 2011. Later this year the North Coast Canoe Trail will take in the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, while the East Coast Canoe Trail will pass the renowned Glens of Antrim, Belfast Lough and the Ards peninsula.

This week Northern Ireland welcomes the launch of two new coastal canoe trails.

The new Foyle Canoe Trail stretches for 33 miles from Lifford in Co Donegal to Moville on the Inishowen peninsula at Lough Foyle, passing through Derry on the way, with plenty of wild and official campsites along the route.

Meanwhile, the South East Coast Canoe Trail is a sea kayaker's dream – 50 miles of rocky bays and sandy beaches past the Mourne and Cooley mountain ranges from Strangford village to Newry.

According to OutdoorNI.com, the trails were developed by the Countryside Access and Activities Network (CAAN), the Loughs Agency and Down and Derry District Councils, add to the five inland canoe trails already in place.

CAAN development officer Kathryn Callaghan commented: "Both these trails offer a golden opportunity for us all to explore two picturesque corners of Northern Ireland from a unique perspective.”

Waterproof guides for both trails are available free from from local tourist information centres or online from www.canoeni.com.

The coastal trails are the first of four to be launched in 2011. Later this year the North Coast Canoe Trail will take in the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, while the East Coast Canoe Trail will pass the renowned Glens of Antrim, Belfast Lough and the Ards peninsula.

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General Information on using Waterways Ireland inland navigations

Safety on the Water

All users of the navigations are strongly recommended to make themselves aware of safety on the water for whatever activity they are involved in and to read the advice offered by the various governing bodies and by:

The Dept. of Transport, Ireland: www.gov.ie/transport and The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, UK, The RNLI – Water Safety Ireland for information in terms of drowning prevention and water safety.

Registration of Vessels

All vessels using the Shannon Navigation, which includes the Shannon-Erne Waterways and the Erne System must be registered with Waterways Ireland. Only open undecked boats with an engine of 15 horsepower or less on the Shannon Navigation, and vessels of 10 horsepower or less on the Erne System, are exempt. Registration is free of charge.

Craft registration should be completed online at: https://www.waterwaysireland.org/online-services/craft-registration

Permits for use of the Grand and Royal Canals and the Barrow Navigation

All vessels using the Grand and Royal Canals and the Barrow Navigation must display appropriate valid Permit(s) i.e A Combined Mooring and Passage Permit (€126) and if not intending to move every five days, an Extended Mooring Permit (€152).

Permit applications should be completed online at: https://www.waterwaysireland.org/online-services/canal-permits

Passage on the Royal and Grand Canals – Dublin Area

For boat passage through the locks east of Lock 12 into / out of Dublin on either the Royal or Grand Canals, Masters are requested to contact the Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (M-F 9.30am-4.30pm) on tel: +353(0)1 868 0148 or email [email protected] prior to making passage in order to plan the necessary lock-keeping assistance arrangements.

On the Grand Canal a minimum of two days notice prior to the planned passage should be given, masters should note that with the exception of pre-arranged events, a maximum of 2 boats per day will be taken through the locks, travelling either east or west.

Movements in or out of the city will be organised by prior arrangement to take place as a single movement in one day. Boaters will be facilitated to travel the system if their passage is considered to be safe by Waterways Ireland and they have the valid permit(s) for mooring and passage.

Newcomen Lifting Bridge

On the Royal Canal two weeks’ notice of bridge passage (Newcomen Lifting Bridge) is required for the pre-set lift date, and lock assistance will then also be arranged. A minimum of 2 boats is required for a bridge lift to go ahead.

Waterways Ireland Eastern Regional Office (Tel: +353(0)1 868 0148 or [email protected] ) is the point of contact for the bridge lift.

A maximum number of boats passing will be implemented to keep to the times given above for the planned lifts (16 for the Sat / Sun lifts & 8 for the weekday lifts). Priority will be given on a first come first served basis.

On day of lift, boaters and passengers must follow guidance from Waterways Ireland staff about sequence of passage under bridge & through Lock 1, and must remain within signed and designated areas.

Events Held on the Waterways

All organised events taking place on the waterways must have the prior approval of Waterways Ireland. This is a twelve week process and application forms must be accompanied with the appropriate insurance, signed indemnity and risk assessment. The application should be completed on the Waterways Ireland events page at :

https://www.waterwaysireland.org/online-services/event-approval

Time Limits on Mooring in Public Harbours

On the Shannon Navigation and the Shannon-Erne Waterway craft may berth in public harbours for five consecutive days or a total of seven days in any one month.

On the Erne System, revised Bye Laws state that: No master or owner shall permit a vessel, boat or any floating or sunken object to remain moored at or in the vicinity of any public mooring, including mooring at any other public mooring within 3 kilometres of that location, for more than 3 consecutive days and shall not moor at that same mooring or any other public mooring within 3 kilometres of that location within the following 3 consecutive days without prior permission by an authorised official.

Winter Mooring on the Shannon Navigation and Shannon Erne Waterway

Winter mooring may be availed of by owners during the period 1 Nov to 31 Mar by prior arrangement and payment of a charge of €63.50 per craft. Craft not availing of Winter Mooring must continue to comply with the “5 Day Rule”. Winter Mooring applications should be completed online at : https://www.waterwaysireland.org/online-services/winter-moorings-booking

Owners should be aware that electricity supply and water supply to public moorings is disconnected for the winter months. This is to protect against frost damage, to reduce running costs and to minimise maintenance requirements during the winter months.

Vessel owners are advised that advance purchasing of electricity on the power bollards leading up to the disconnection date should be minimal. Electricity credit existing on the bollards will not be recoverable after the winter decommissioning date. Both services will be reinstated prior to the commencement of the next boating season.

Smart Cards

Waterways Ireland smart cards are used to operate locks on the Shannon Erne Waterway, to access the service blocks, to use the pump-outs along the navigations, to avail of electrical power at Waterways Ireland jetties.

Berthing in Public Harbours

Masters are reminded of the following:

  • Equip their vessel with mooring lines of appropriate length and strength and only secure their craft to mooring bollards and cleats provided for this purpose.
  • Ensure the available berth is suitable to the length of your vessel, do not overhang the mooring especially on finger moorings on floating pontoon moorings.
  • Ensure mooring lines, electric cables and fresh water hoses do not create a trip hazard on public jetties for others users.
  • Carry sufficient fenders to prevent damage to your own vessel, other vessels and WI property.
  • Allow sufficient space between your vessel and the vessel ahead /astern (c.1m) for fire safety purposes and /or to recover somebody from the water.
  • Do not berth more than two vessels side by side and ensure there is safe access/egress at all times between vessels and onto the harbour itself.
  • Do not berth in such a way to prevent use of harbour safety ladders, slipways or pump-outs.
  • Do not allow the bow of your vessel to overhang the walkway of a floating mooring thus creating a hazard for others with an overhanging anchor or bow fendering.
  • Animals are not allowed to be loose or stray at any time.
  • Harbour and jetty infrastructure such as railings, power pedestals, fresh water taps, electric light poles, safety bollards, ladders etc are not designed for the purpose of mooring craft , they will not bear the strain of a vessel and will be damaged.
  • At Carrybridge on the Erne System, Masters of vessels are not permitted to use stern on mooring. Masters of vessels must use the mooring fingers for mooring of vessels and for embarkation / disembarkation from vessels.

Passenger Vessel Berths

Masters of vessels should not berth on passenger vessel berths where it is indicated that an arrival is imminent. Passenger vessels plying the navigations generally only occupy the berths to embark and disembark passengers and rarely remain on the berths for extended periods or overnight.

Lock Lead-in Jetties

Lead-in jetties adjacent to the upstream and downstream gates at lock chambers are solely for the purpose of craft waiting to use the lock and should not be used for long term berthing.

Vessel Wake

Vessel wake, that is, the wave generated by the passage of the boat through the water, can sometimes be large, powerful and destructive depending on the hull shape and engine power of the vessel. This wake can be detrimental to other users of the navigation when it strikes their craft or inundates the shoreline or riverbank. Masters are requested to frequently look behind and check the effect of their wake / wash particularly when passing moored vessels, on entering harbours and approaching jetties and to be aware of people pursuing other activities such as fishing on the riverbank.

Speed Restriction

A vessel or boat shall not be navigated on the Shannon Navigation at a speed in excess of 5 kph when within 200 metres of a bridge, quay, jetty or wharf, when in a harbour or canal or when passing within 100 metres of a moored vessel or boat.

Vessels navigating the Shannon-Erne Waterway should observe the general 5 kph speed limit which applies along the waterway. This is necessary in order to prevent damage to the banks caused by excessive wash from vessels.

Vessels navigating the Erne System should observe the statutory 5kt / 6mph / 10kph speed limit areas.

A craft on the Royal and Grand canals shall not be navigated at a speed in excess of 6km per hour.

A craft on the Barrow Navigation shall not be navigated at a speed in excess of 11km per hour except as necessary for safe navigation in conditions of fast flow.

Bank Erosion

Narrow sections of all the navigations are particularly prone to bank erosion due to the large wash generated by some craft. Masters are requested to be vigilant and to slow down to a speed sufficient to maintain steerage when they observe the wash of their craft inundating the river banks.

Unusual Waterborne Activity

Unusual waterborne vessels may be encountered from time to time, such as, hovercraft or amphibious aircraft / seaplanes. Masters of such craft are reminded to apply the normal “Rule of the Road” when they meet conventional craft on the water and to allow extra room to manoeuvre in the interest of safety.

Sailing Activity

Mariners will encounter large numbers of sailing dinghies from late June to August in the vicinity of Lough Derg, Lough Ree and Lower Lough Erne. Sailing courses are marked by yellow buoys to suit weather conditions on the day. Vessels should proceed at slow speed and with due caution and observe the rules of navigation when passing these fleets, as many of the participants are junior sailors under training.

Rowing

Mariners should expect to meet canoes and vessels under oars on any part of the navigations, but more so in the vicinity of Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Coleraine, Enniskillen and Limerick. Masters are reminded to proceed at slow speed and especially to reduce their wash to a minimum when passing these craft as they can be easily upset and swamped due to their very low freeboard and always be prepared to give way in any given traffic situation.

Canoeing

Canoeing is an adventure sport and participants are strongly recommended to seek the advice of the sport’s governing bodies i.e Canoeing Ireland and the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, before venturing onto the navigations.

Persons in charge of canoes are reminded of the inherent danger to these craft associated with operating close to weirs, sluice gates, locks and other infrastructure particularly when rivers are in flood and large volumes of water are moving through the navigations due to general flood conditions or very heavy localised precipitation e.g. turbulent and broken water, stopper waves. Shooting weirs is prohibited without prior permission of Waterways Ireland.

Canoeists should check with lockkeepers prior entering a lock to ensure passage is done in a safe manner. Portage is required at all unmanned locks.

Canoe Trail Network – "Blueways"

Masters of powered craft are reminded that a canoe trail network is being developed across all navigations and to expect more organised canoeing along these trails necessitating slow speed and minimum wash when encountering canoeists, rowing boats etc

Rockingham and Drummans Island Canals – Lough Key

It is expected that work on Rockingham and Drummans Island Canals on Lough Key will be completed in 2021. Access to these canals will be for non-powered craft only, eg canoes, kayaks, rowing boats.

Fast Powerboats and Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis)

Masters of Fast Powerboats (speed greater than 17kts) and Personal Watercraft (i.e.Jet Skis) are reminded of the inherent dangers associated with high speed on the water and especially in the confines of small bays and narrow sections of the navigations. Keeping a proper look-out, making early alterations to course and /or reducing speed will avoid conflict with slower vessels using the navigation. Personal Watercraft are not permitted to be used on the canals.

Towing Waterskiers, Wakeboarders, Doughnuts etc

Masters of vessels engaged in any of these activities are reminded of the manoeuvring constraints imposed upon their vessel by the tow and of the added responsibilities that they have to the person(s) being towed. These activities should be conducted in areas which are clear of conflicting traffic. It is highly recommended that a person additional to the master be carried to act as a “look-out” to keep the tow under observation at all times.

Prohibition on Swimming

Swimming in the navigable channel, particularly at bridges, is dangerous and is prohibited due to the risk of being run over by a vessel underway in the navigation.

Age Restrictions on operating of powered craft

In the Republic of Ireland, Statutory Instrument 921 of 2005 provides the legal requirements regarding the minimum age for operating of powered craft. The Statutory Instrument contains the following requirements:

- The master or owner of a personal watercraft or a fast power craft shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a person who has not attained the age of 16 years does not operate or control the craft

- The master or owner of a pleasure craft powered by an engine with a rating of more than 5 horse power or 3.7 kilowatts shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a person who has not attained the age of 12 years does not operate or control the craft.

Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

Lifejackets and PFD’s are the single most important items of personal protective equipment to be used on a vessel and should be worn especially when the vessel is being manoeuvred such as entering / departing a lock, anchoring, coming alongside or departing a jetty or quayside.

In the Republic of Ireland, Statutory Instrument 921 of 2005 provides the legal requirements regarding the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices. The Statutory Instrument contains the following requirements:

- The master or owner of a pleasure craft (other than a personal watercraft) shall ensure, that there are, at all times on board the craft, sufficient suitable personal flotation devices for each person on board.

- A person on a pleasure craft (other than a personal watercraft) of less than 7 metres length overall shall wear a suitable personal flotation device while on board an open craft or while on the deck of decked craft, other than when the craft is made fast to the shore or at anchor.

- The master or owner of a pleasure craft (other than a personal watercraft) shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a person who has not attained the age of 16 years complies with paragraph above.

- The master or owner of a pleasure craft (other than a personal watercraft), shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a person who has not attained the age of 16 years wears a suitable personal flotation device while on board an open craft or while on the deck of a decked craft other than when it is made fast to the shore or at anchor.

- The master or owner of a pleasure craft (other than a personal watercraft) shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a person wears a suitable personal flotation device, at all times while – (a) being towed by the craft, (b) on board a vessel or object of any kind which is being towed by the craft.

Further information is available at: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2005/si/921/made/en/print

Firing Range Danger Area – Lough Ree

The attention of mariners is drawn to the Irish Defence Forces Firing Range situated in the vicinity of buoys No’s 2 and 3, on Lough Ree on the Shannon Navigation. This range is used regularly for live firing exercises, throughout the year, all boats and vessels should stay clear of the area marked with yellow buoys showing a yellow "X" topmark and displaying the word "Danger".

Shannon Navigation, Portumna Swing Bridge Tolls

No attempt should be made by Masters’ of vessels to pay the bridge toll while making way through the bridge opening. Payment will only be taken by the Collector from Masters when they are secured alongside the jetties north and south of the bridge.

Navigating from Killaloe to Limerick on the Shannon Navigation

The navigation from Killaloe to Limerick involves passage through Ardnacrusha locks, the associated headrace and tailrace and the Abbey River into Limerick City. Careful passage planning is required to undertake this voyage. Considerations include: lock passage at Ardnacrusha, water flow in the navigation, airdraft under bridges on Abbey River in Limerick, state of tide in Limerick

Users are advised to contact the ESB Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station (00353 (0)87 9970131) 48 hours in advance of commencing their journey to book passage through the locks at Ardnacrusha. It is NOT advised to undertake a voyage if more than one turbine is operating (20MW), due to the increased velocity of flow in the navigation channel, which can be dangerous. To ascertain automatically in real time how many turbines are running, users can phone +353 (0)87 6477229.

For safety reasons the ESB has advised that only powered craft with a capacity in excess of 5 knots are allowed to enter Ardnacrusha Headrace and Tailrace Canals.

Passage through Sarsfield Lock should be booked on +353-87-7972998, on the day prior to travel and it should be noted also that transit is not possible two hours either side of low water.

A Hydrographic survey in 2020 of the navigation channel revealed that the approach from Shannon Bridge to Sarsfield Lock and the Dock area has silted up. Masters of vessels and water users are advised to navigate to the Lock from Shannon bridge on a rising tide one or two hours before High Tide.

Lower Bann Navigation

The attention of all users is drawn to the “Users Code for the Lower Bann”, in particular to that section covering “Flow in the River” outlining the dangers for users both on the banks and in the navigation, associated with high flow rates when the river is in spate. Canoeists should consult and carry a copy of the “Lower Bann Canoe Trail” guide issued by the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. Users should also contact the DfI Rivers Coleraine, who is responsible for regulating the flow rates on the river, for advisory information on the flow rates to be expected on any given day.

DfI Rivers Coleraine. Tel: 0044 28 7034 2357 Email: [email protected]

Lower Bann Navigation – Newferry – No wake zone

A No Wake Zone exists on the Lower Bann Navigation at Newferry. Masters of vessels are requested to proceed at a slow speed and create no wake while passing the jetties and slipways at Newferry.

Overhead Power Lines (OHPL) and Air draft

All Masters must be aware of the dangers associated with overhead power lines, in particular sailing vessels and workboats with cranes or large air drafts. Voyage planning is a necessity in order to identify the location of overhead lines crossing the navigation.

Overhead power line heights on the River Shannon are maintained at 12.6metres (40 feet) from Normal Summer level for that section of navigation, masters of vessels with a large air draft should proceed with caution and make additional allowances when water levels are high.

If a vessel or its equipment comes into contact with an OHPL the operator should NOT attempt to move the vessel or equipment. The conductor may still be alive or re-energise automatically. Maintain a safe distance and prevent third parties from approaching due to risk of arcing. Contact the emergency services for assistance.

Anglers are also reminded that a minimum ground distance of 30 metres should be maintained from overhead power lines when using a rod and line.

Submarine Cables and Pipes

Masters of vessels are reminded not to anchor their vessels in the vicinity of submarine cables or pipes in case they foul their anchor or damage the cables or pipes. Look to the river banks for signage indicating their presence.

Water Levels - Precautions

Low Water Levels:

When water levels fall below normal summer levels masters should be aware of:

Navigation

To reduce the risk of grounding masters should navigate on or near the centreline of the channel, avoid short cutting in dog-legged channels and navigating too close to navigation markers.

Proceeding at a slow speed will also reduce “squat” effect i.e. where the vessel tends to sit lower in the water as a consequence of higher speed.

Slipways

Reduced slipway length available under the water surface and the possibility of launching trailers dropping off the end of the concrete apron.

More slipway surface susceptible to weed growth requiring care while engaged in launching boats, from slipping and sliding on the slope. Note also that launching vehicles may not be able to get sufficient traction on the slipway once the craft is launched to get up the incline.

Bank Erosion

Very dry riverbanks are more susceptible to erosion from vessel wash.

Lock Share

Maximising on the number of vessels in a lock will ensure that the total volume of water moving downstream is decreased. Lock cycles should be used for vessels travelling each way.

High Water Levels:

When water levels rise above normal summer level masters should be aware of:

Navigation

Navigation marks will have reduced height above the water level or may disappear underwater altogether making the navigable channel difficult to discern.

In narrow sections of the navigations water levels will tend to rise more quickly than in main streams and air draft at bridges will likewise be reduced.

There will also be increased flow rates particularly in the vicinity of navigation infrastructure such as bridges, weirs, locks etc where extra care in manoeuvring vessels will be required.

Harbours and Jetties

Due care is required in harbours and at slipways when levels are at or near the same level as the harbour walkways' as the edge will be difficult to discern especially in reduced light conditions. It is advised that Personal Flotation Devices be worn if tending to craft in a harbour in these conditions.

Slipways

Slipways should only be used for the purpose of launching and recovering of water craft or other objects from the water. Before using a slipway it should be examined to ensure that the surface has sufficient traction/grip for the intended purpose such as launching a craft from a trailer using a vehicle, that there is sufficient depth of water on the slipway to float the craft off the trailer before the concrete apron ends and that the wheels of the trailer do not drop off the edge of the slipway. That life-saving appliances are available in the vicinity, that the vehicle is roadworthy and capable of coping with the weight of the trailer and boat on the incline. It is recommended that slipway operations are conducted by two persons.

Caution to be Used in Reliance upon Aids to Navigation

The aids to navigation depicted on the navigation guides comprise a system of fixed and floating aids to navigation. Prudent mariners will not rely solely on any single aid to navigation, particularly a floating aid to navigation. With respect to buoys, the buoy symbol is used to indicate the approximate position of the buoy body and the ground tackle which secures it to the lake or river bed. The approximate position is used because of the practical limitations in positioning and maintaining buoys in precise geographical locations. These limitations include, but are not limited to, prevailing atmospheric and lake/river conditions, the slope of and the material making up the lake/river bed, the fact that the buoys are moored to varying lengths of chain, and the fact that the buoy body and/or ground tackle positions are not under continuous surveillance. Due to the forces of nature, the position of the buoy body can be expected to shift inside and outside the charted symbol.

Buoys and perches are also moved out of position or pulled over by those mariners who use them to moor up to instead of anchoring. To this end, mariners should always monitor their passage by relating buoy/perch positions with the published navigation guide. Furthermore, a vessel attempting to pass close by always risks collision with a yawing buoy or with the obstruction that the buoy or beacon/perch marks.

Masters of Vessels are requested to use the most up to date Navigation guides when navigating on the Inland Waterways.

Information taken from Special Marine Notice No 1 of 2023

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