Irish Canoeing News. Paddling Updates on both Open and Closed Deck Canoes
![Olympic Paddlers twins Madison Corcoran (K1) and Michaela Corcoran (C1) Olympic Paddlers twins Madison Corcoran (K1) and Michaela Corcoran (C1)](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000oH_s3ovmMj0/s/848/I0000oH_s3ovmMj0.jpg)
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the canoe slalom athletes who are set to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. In what will be the biggest team since 1996, Ireland will be entering an athlete…
![A view over County Mayo's Killala Bay, where Ireland’s first underwater artificial reef is proposed A view over County Mayo's Killala Bay, where Ireland’s first underwater artificial reef is proposed](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000WQhf78H_Rmo/s/767/I0000WQhf78H_Rmo.jpg)
Artificial Reef, Tidal Pool and Canoe Trail Plans Among Outdoor Projects To Secure Government Funding
22nd November 2023 Coastal Notes
Scoping the creation of Ireland’s first underwater artificial reef in Mayo’s Killala Bay has received a grant of 50,000 euro as one of a number of outdoor projects approved for funding by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys.…
![Madison Corcoran has qualified Ireland for an Olympic quota spot in the K1 Women's event for Paris 2024 Madison Corcoran has qualified Ireland for an Olympic quota spot in the K1 Women's event for Paris 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000aCgm9im6v7o/s/767/I0000aCgm9im6v7o.jpg)
Madison Corcoran Qualifies Third Irish Boat for Canoe Slalom at Paris 2024
10th October 2023 Canoeing
Canoeist Madison Corcoran has qualified for an Olympic quota spot in the K1 Women's event after a countback on quota places at the 2023 European Games in Krakow, Poland. It means Ireland will have three boats competing in the Canoe…
![The participants at the International Canoe Federation Women in Sport Symposium at the Grand Hotel Malahide in Dublin The participants at the International Canoe Federation Women in Sport Symposium at the Grand Hotel Malahide in Dublin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000w.TlbxrB7A4/s/767/I0000w.TlbxrB7A4.jpg)
International Canoe Federation Women’s Symposium 'Milestone' Event Wraps up in Malahide
27th September 2023 Canoeing
The International Canoe Federation Women’s Symposium, on its second day, hosted fruitful discussions on how individuals can make a positive impact on the global environment for women in paddlesports. The speakers called for a shift in the attitude towards women in…
![Canoeing Ireland's International Symposium (From left) CEO of Canoeing Ireland Moira Aston, ICF President Thomas Konietzko, Thomas Byrne, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Cecilia Farias Vice President of the International Canoe Federation and Sport Ireland chief executive Dr Una May, during an ICF Women in Sport Symposium at the Grand Hotel Malahide in Dublin Canoeing Ireland's International Symposium (From left) CEO of Canoeing Ireland Moira Aston, ICF President Thomas Konietzko, Thomas Byrne, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Cecilia Farias Vice President of the International Canoe Federation and Sport Ireland chief executive Dr Una May, during an ICF Women in Sport Symposium at the Grand Hotel Malahide in Dublin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mca12CoGx6Q/s/767/I0000mca12CoGx6Q.jpg)
Canoeing Ireland's International Symposium: Women Paddling for Change and Uniting 35 Countries
26th September 2023 Canoeing
The first day of Canoeing Ireland's International Women's Symposium at Malahide on Tuesday, brought together 118 attendees representing 35 countries to discuss women in paddlesports. The symposium featured various speakers and workshops throughout the day, with keynote speaker Zelda La…
![Noel Hendrick has secured the country's second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships Noel Hendrick has secured the country's second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pwwQzl77sjo/s/767/I0000pwwQzl77sjo.jpg)
Canoeist Noel Hendrick Qualifies Second Olympic Boat For Ireland at Paris 2024
23rd September 2023 Canoeing
In a historic win for Ireland, Noel Hendrick has secured the country's second Olympic quota place at the 2024 Canoe Slalom World Championships. Despite immense pressure, Hendrick delivered a remarkable performance, finishing in 16th place and securing a spot in…
![Irish Olympic canoeist Robert Hendrick has qualified Ireland in Canoe Slalom for Paris 2024
Irish Olympic canoeist Robert Hendrick has qualified Ireland in Canoe Slalom for Paris 2024](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000KPux.0Xgti0/s/767/I0000KPux.0Xgti0.jpg)
Robert Hendrick Wins Ireland a Canoe Slalom Place at 2024 Olympic Games
22nd September 2023 Canoeing
Irish Olympic canoeist Robert Hendrick has accomplished an impressive feat by qualifying his country for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Canoe Slalom, a moment of immense pride for the Irish paddlesports community. He demonstrated skill and composure in the semi-final…
![Jenny Egan Jenny Egan celebrates world silver in the 2021 ICF Senior World Championships](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000NQJNJAqEh9k/s/767/I0000NQJNJAqEh9k.jpg)
Canoeing Ireland to Host 35-Country Women in Sport Symposium in Malahide
16th September 2023 Canoeing
Canoeing Ireland (CI) will host the 2023 ICF Women's Symposium at the Grand Hotel in Malahide, Dublin, in a fortnight. The two-day event, held in partnership with the International Canoe Federation, will attract representatives from 35 countries and will feature…
![The Marine Casualty Investigation Board report for 2022 - The MCIB Chairperson says that the MCIB has made extensive recommendations to the Minister, to Water Safety Ireland and to Canoeing Ireland and Sport Ireland The Marine Casualty Investigation Board report for 2022 - The MCIB Chairperson says that the MCIB has made extensive recommendations to the Minister, to Water Safety Ireland and to Canoeing Ireland and Sport Ireland](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00003vNF2gvk5UY/s/767/I00003vNF2gvk5UY.jpg)
MCIB Annual Report Highlights Concern About Watersports and the Fishing Industry
25th August 2023 MCIB
There are two very specific points in the annual report of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board for last year (2022), which, in pursuance of maritime safety, should be heeded by the sectors involved – watersports and the fishing industry. The…
![Tokyo Olympian Liam Jegou will compete in the C1 Canoe Slalom event Tokyo Olympian Liam Jegou will compete in the C1 Canoe Slalom event](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00005bqgclqCQJU/s/767/I00005bqgclqCQJU.jpg)
Ireland Represented in Canoe Slalom & Canoe Sprint at Olympic Qualification Event at Krakow 2023
30th May 2023 Canoeing
Team Ireland will have strong representation in the Canoeing events at the European Games in Krakow, with eight Canoe Slalom athletes and one Canoe Sprint athlete named by the Olympic Federation of Ireland today. Jenny Egan is the sole competitor…
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MCIB Criticises "General Safety Environment" Around Paddlesports in Mulroy Bay Report
19th May 2023 MCIB
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has criticised the “general safety environment around paddlesports in Ireland” which it has identified as a “systemic factor” in a serious incident involving kayakers in Donegal’s Mulroy Bay last year. A group of six…
![A general view of Lucan Weir during the 60th Liffey Descent on the River Liffey at Lucan Weir in Lucan, Co Dublin A general view of Lucan Weir during the 60th Liffey Descent on the River Liffey at Lucan Weir in Lucan, Co Dublin](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wFWh6kZgP6k/s/500/I0000wFWh6kZgP6k.jpg)
Canoeing's Liffey Descent takes place this Saturday, 6th May. The flagship event will once again pit competitors against 35km of the river Liffey along with ten weirs and a portage around the Leixlip Dam. The new date for the event…
![File image of the old bridge in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary File image of the old bridge in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000WboPf5gdVh4/s/500/I0000WboPf5gdVh4.jpg)
New Canoeing and Kayaking Club for Carrick-on-Suir Secures Start-Up Funding
22nd January 2023 Canoeing
A new canoeing and kayaking club for Carrick-on-Suir has secured start-up funding that will allow it to set up a premises in the Co Tipperary town. As Tipperary Live reports, Carrick-on-Suir Paddlers held its first AGM on Wednesday 11 January…
![The 2023 Liffey Descent has a new spring date of May 6th
The 2023 Liffey Descent has a new spring date of May 6th](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wFWh6kZgP6k/s/767/I0000wFWh6kZgP6k.jpg)
Canoeing Ireland has announced that the 2023 Liffey Descent will take place on Saturday 6th, May. The new spring date follows an extensive consultation process and, say organisers, ensures the best possible water levels and weather conditions for one of the…
![Alistair McCreery Awarded Bursary from Hughes Insurance and Mary Peters Trust Belfast canoeist, Alistair McCreery who has been awarded £500 as part of the Hughes Insurance bursary programme in partnership with Mary Peters Trust](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.AIM6UnN5Bc/s/767/I0000.AIM6UnN5Bc.jpg)
Alistair McCreery, a 24-year-old canoeist from East Belfast, is the sixth athlete to have been awarded a £500 bursary as part of the ongoing Hughes Insurance partnership with the Mary Peters Trust. The £5,000 bursary programme is now in its second…
![Patrick O’Leary Patrick O’Leary has retired from Para Canoeing. A stalwart of Para Canoe in Ireland, Patrick has long flown the flag for Paralympic Paddlesports in Ireland. His career was both long and decorated, having attended 2 Paralympic Games, many more World Championships, won his fair share of medals, and a European title along the way](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000GHu0Cwop3LU/s/500/I0000GHu0Cwop3LU.jpg)
Two-time Paralympian Patrick O’Leary has announced his retirement from Para Canoeing. Patrick was, for his entire career, a fantastic ambassador for the sport, including representing Para Canoe and Ireland on the ICF Athletes Committee. Having had a series of top…