Canoeing Ireland

The National Governing Body for paddle sport in Ireland 🇮🇪🚣

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Canoeing Ireland Update on the Use of X ⬇️

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Make sure your Canoeing Ireland membership is up to date for 2026. Membership provides insurance cover, access to member benefits, and supports paddlesport activity nationwide
Renew or join today and enjoy another year on the water with confidence.
https://t.co/QpaLY6YdX3

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The 2026 selection policy for Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross for all ages has been published on the Canoeing Ireland website 🚣
All paddlers wishing to be considered for selection will need to apply via the form available on our website - https://t.co/IV7i0zDxSo

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With 2026 underway, now is the time to renew your Canoeing Ireland membership. An active membership means you’re covered on the water, can access a range of member benefits and discounts.

Full details and renewal link here: https://t.co/3z6rTxrytr

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Happy New Year! 🎉🚣
Reminder that Canoeing Ireland memberships are due for renewal from 1st January. Stay insured on the water, access great member discounts and remain part of Ireland’s paddle sports community 💙
Renew or join here - https://t.co/3z6rTxs6iZ

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Canoeing Ireland 2025 🚣‍♀️🚣
From grassroots participation to international achievements, our community showed what’s possible when we move forward together 💙 Huge thanks to everyone who played a part — here’s to building even more momentum as we head into 2026 🤝

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Wishing our members a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Canoeing Ireland!

Our offices will be closed from 22nd December to 5th January. See you in the new year!

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Sean Butterly has been nominated for Young Sportsperson of the Year at the RTE Sports Awards 🚣‍♂️🏆
An incredible 2025 season saw Sean take 3 championship medals in Canoe Marathon, including his incredible win at the Junior World Championships 🥇

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The nominees for the RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year have been revealed...

The list includes world and European medallists and high achievers on the racing track and soccer pitch.

Read more here: https://t.co/sILGeksBBZ

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📢 The Canoeing Ireland Member Survey 2025 is now open 📢
We’re inviting all members of the community to share their feedback to help shape how we support clubs, develop our sport and enhance the overall member experience 💙
Take survey 📥 - https://t.co/gvjWa3e2Qz

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Canoe Slalom Junior Womens Athlete of the Year - Laura Bickford 🏆
As well as finishing 9th overall in the ECA Junior Women’s Cup series, Laura also made her championship debut for Ireland in 2025, competing at the Junior European Championships in Slovenia ☘️

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Canoe Marathon Junior Womens Athlete of the Year - Lucy Cullen 🏆
Superb consistency for Lucy Cullen in the 2025 Canoe Marathon season, finishing in 5th place at both the Junior European Championships and Junior World Championships 🚣‍♀️

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📢 Canoe Slalom Annual Meeting
📆 10 January 2026. 5:00pm
Held in person at Sport HQ, Blanchardstown and online. All registered Canoeing Ireland members may attend and vote.
Motions & nominations close 28 Dec: [email protected]. Registration link -
https://t.co/fsIlutqXYE

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Club Hero Award - Karen Caffrey 🏆
Karen inspires girls and young women to thrive in paddle sport through her long-running weekly girls’ training group at Salmon Leap, her leadership as a Bridge the Gap Ambassador, and her constant support as the club’s Child Liaison Officer 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️

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Lifetime Achievement – Sean Downes 🏆
Sean has spent 20+ years at the top of Irish canoeing, excelling as an ICF Grade A Referee internationally, mentoring referees, and supporting our domestic polo scene with dedication 🚣‍♂️🙌

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Canoe Polo Junior Womens Athlete of the Year - Isabella Kinsella 🏆
In 2025 Isabella helped her club to a 1st place finish at the Irish Club Championships, along with representing Ireland on the Under-21 team, finishing 8th at the European Championships 🏐

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Team of the Year 2025 – Canoe Marathon National Team 🏆
A brilliant season delivered multiple top-ten results, European silver and bronze, and a World Championship gold, powered by collective strength and a superb team environment 🙌🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

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Senior Women's SUP Paddler of the Year 2025 - Marie Oppeboen 🏆Making a great return to competition in 2025, Marie won 6 out of 7 Irish SUP series races she competed in, and finished in a brilliant 3rd in the 51km Barrow Blitz 🛶

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Canoe Polo Junior Mens Athlete of the Year - Eoin Sheil 🏆
A great international season for Eoin across Europe earning top-six finishes at every event he played 🏐 At the U21 European Championships, Eoin played a key role in securing their 11th place finish 🙌

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Community Impact Award – Monasterevin Blueway Kayaking Club🏆
A standout year of outreach, training, inclusion, environmental action, and strong local partnerships saw the club engage nearly 3,000 people and become a true community anchor making paddle sport welcoming for all 💙

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Paddlesurf Junior Mens Athlete of the Year - Declan Greaves 🏆
Declan made an impressive international debut at the 2025 European Championships in Easkey, Co. Sligo, finishing in a great 6th place 🌊