http://www.irishwhitewater.com IrishWhiteWater.com Ireland's online River Guide en-us http://www.irishwhitewater.com/images/IWW.com_rss.jpg http://www.irishwhitewater.com 133 25 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=146 Paddlefest 2013 will be run on the 6th and 7th April 2013 from The HUB, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny.The event will be focused on providing workshops across a broad range of disciplines and key development areas. The workshops will be provided both in Kilkenny and at several locations within an hours drive of Kilkenny. You can find a list of the workshops on offer here. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=146 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=145 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=145 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=144 Photo by Shane Cronin - Dagger Kayaks IrelandFor the full results and videos from the weekend check out the GalwayFest forum thread and the GalwayFest Facebook page. For some really good photos of the whitewater event check out the Dagger Ireland FB page. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:42:31 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=144 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=143 The Caher River, Co.Clare, on high water. Video and editing by Andrew Regan. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:09:29 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=143 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=139 Ciarán Heurteau and Mike Dawson, who make up Twelve Productions have produced another great video. Their last video, 'An Irish Slalom Kayaker' focused on Ciaráns background, it served as a nice introduction.Their latest video '...' is beautifully put together from shots of their travels around the globe. It stars Mariann Saether, Mike Dawson, Sam Sutton, VavYinec Vávra Hradilek, James Dawson, P... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:35:36 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=139 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=138 The routine is a short kayak film that highlights the summer paddling of Irish kayakers abroad created by Seán Mc Ternan. Every summer hundreds of amateur Irish kayakers flock to mainland Europe to get a taste of some big white-water. The routine features footage from the Tara canyon in Montenegro to the steep creeks of Norway. The film aims to show the highlights of summer on the road wit... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:15:58 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=138 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=137 Galway Kayak Club in association with Forge Motion Pictures are proud to announce that we will be hosting the European Premiere of their new film Wildwater at the Eye Cinema, Galway on December 2nd 2010. Director Anson Fogel will be present on the night to present his latest work to a European audience for the first time. We are inviting the submission of local paddle & watersport movies f... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:54:24 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=137 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=136 After a very successful inaugural year last year the Crana Canoe Weekend is back. The second Crana Canoe Weekend is scheduled the weekend of the 30th/31st of October 2010. The Weekend is made up of several events: Freestyle, Sea Kayak Race, Open Boat Race, Novice & Senior Slalom Races. But the part that interests us is the Junior & Novice Boatacross, Intermediate Boatacross and Advance Boatacro... Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:23:43 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=136 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=135 Peter O'Sullivan dropping the Landwasser waterfall on the Mastallone in Valsesia, Italy.View Landwasser Waterfall in a larger map Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:06:32 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=135 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=133 Trevor Ebbs, Soba Slides Italy, photo by Ash Doherty. 2010 has been a disappointment for most Irish paddlers so far, as a result I'm constantly thinking about what paddling lies ahead for us this summer in France and Italy. Hopefully its some of this action. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:53:37 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=133 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=132 Yet another successful boatercross event makes a comeback for a second year. Last years event was spectacular by all accounts. Attracting the best paddlers from all over Ireland, going head to head on some of the best whitewater in the country.The invitational model paired with the ambitious course will make this race fodder for spectators. The only problem people will have is deciding which va... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:41:16 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=132 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=131 Following on from the success of last years event the Colligan boatercross is back. This years Games are going to be held on the 14th Nov 2009. The venue for the event will be the challenging Gorge Section of the River Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. For more details check out the events official website: www.colligangorgegames.com Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:38:03 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=131 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=130 When: 26thand 27th of AprilWhere: The Salt lake in ClifdenFor more information visit kimsiekerman.wordpress.com Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:58:35 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=130 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=129 Doug has been hailed as "one of America's most famous white water paddlers - known for his outrageous solo descents of Class V+ and VI runs and especially of the Grand Canyon of the Stikine. Doug is an award winning writer and photographer and perhaps the most articulate and inspiring paddler in the world today."His series of talks starts in the broadest terms and funnels into one of the most... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:13:13 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=129 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=128 This is currently my favourite video, I cant stop watching it. Its clear that Olivier is a talented movie maker. Bussyby olanguedoc Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:58:09 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=128 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=126 "The first competitive Clare Glens Race will take place on Saturday, January 24th 2008. The concept is a core race, no frills - just friends out racing on Irelands most exciting kayak run.This is all about the challenge of racing on the Glens in two seperate events." With the River god's smiling, the first Clare Glens Invitational Race is looking good. Races such as this are helping to bri... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:38:18 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=126 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=125 When: 6th December 2008 @ 8 O’clockWhere: Above Outdoor Evolution (Jenny Kilbride's shop) in BlessingtonWhat: Our list of well renowned guest speakers will talk and promote videos on their respective adventure sports. This is a gathering of some of the top people in their fields. Talks on adventure kayaking, adventure racing, mountain biking; to name just a few.Who: Some of the spea... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:31:15 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=125 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=123 For the first time ever in Ireland Boater-X style competition is coming to the Real South East of Ireland. On 14th-16th November 2008, the first ever Colligan Gorge Games will take place! The venue for the event will be the challenging Gorge Section of the River Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. With the absence of a BigBoatBonanza and WetWestWildWeekend this year we hope all in... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:00:30 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=123 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=122 2006 ICU Application for grant scheme 2006 ICU cover letter for the grant scheme 20062007 ICU Application for grant scheme 2007 ICU cover letter for the grant scheme 2007These documents contain a lot of information that was not public until now. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:41:01 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=122 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=121 During August last year I decided I was going to get involved in canoeing and kayaking on a national level. I requested AGM minutes from the ICU; I only received them after months of nagging. During this time I got the feeling there was something wrong with ICU. I didn’t wait for them to send me the AGM minutes. I went about getting the minutes through other means. But I didn’t stop the... Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:33:39 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=121 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=118 'Source' represents a coming of age for the Young Gun crew. It is full of quality footage and first class destinations, a full featured well rounded kayak flick. It is a very good movie in its own right. YGP are known for their freestyle skills, this film bring them squarely into the whitewater world, and they do it with their own style, kick flips of the lip of waterfalls etc. After wat... Tue, 27 May 2008 07:31:11 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=118 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=117 All you have to do is submit a new river guide to the site and two weeks from today I will pick my favourite guide, the author will get a free copy of Steve Fisher: Black Book posted to their door. Wed, 07 May 2008 04:23:21 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=117 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=116 Rob, a well known Irish expedition paddler and a frequent contributor to this site, will be offering whitewater courses in the the French Alps this summer. Apart from being a hugely accomplished paddler, Rob is a great guy and I\'m sure that anyone that paddles with Rob will benefit from his vast experiences on and of the water. The trips run from the 4th of June to the 28th of June. C... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:35:17 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=116 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=115 As you all know by now this years events are being hosted by the University of Limerick Kayak Club. The dates for the event are 22nd February- 24th of February 2008. With Canoe Polo, White Water, Freestyle and Long Distance competitions, there is something for everyone. A great weekend can be expected. See ye on the water an in the pub. For more details about the event visit http://kayak.csn.... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:22:37 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=115 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=114 On Friday the 28th of December 2007 Dee Conroy died in a tragic kayaking accident, whilst paddling on the Gaddagh river in Kerry. Dee was a student in UCD and member of the UCD kayak club.This accident has sent a cold shock through Ireland\'s paddling community; especially as it happened during the annual new year paddling get together in Kerry.Irishwhitewater.com would like to express our deep... Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:06:27 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=114 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=113 After the massive success of last year's Flesk River Jam, the event is going to take place again this year. What do we promise over last year? Well, not much really... Why would we change what ain't broken? There will be only a slight evolution of the event but we hope to keep the same feel, excitement and party spirit we had last year. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:56:21 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=113 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=112 British Airways are going to completely ban kayaks on all flights from the 6th November. In the past British airways has always been known as an airline that has given its sporting customers excellent service. But now, it has banned kayaks and other sporting equipment from being carried on their planes. Sporting equipment we do not carry (effective from 6 November 2007) Due to the l... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:13:30 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=112 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=111 With Ireland's only dam released boatercross guaranteed, and a fantastic feature like Clifden hole, kayakers will hopefully line up to take part in the first Wet West Whitewater Weekend. The release is booked for the Boluisce, The tide is just right for the rodeo and we are setting our Sites on Cuba, Galway for the night out. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:50:59 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=111 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=110 Location: Avonmore River, Laragh, Co. Wicklow.Dates: 12th -13th October. Ireland's oldest and most established boatercross is back. The BBB has gained a huge reputation with paddlers from near and far, it attracts well known kayakers from Ireland and Europe. Apart from great whitewater competition, it has one of the best after parties around. The whole package just seems to work and h... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:27 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=110 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=109 First of all thanks to all those that have contributed to the site, without you the site simply wouldn't work. I have been busy with my final year in Uni and getting a job so I can get some some cash to pay the bills. So I haven't being doing much with the site, sorry. I am now employed and I plan to do a lot more to the site. So the launch of IrishWhitewater.com went very well with peop... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:26 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=109 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=45 First of all, sorry about the lack of site updates, I'm currently up to my eyes with my final university exams. Thanks to all those that have contributed to the site, without you the site simply wouldn’t work. Is it me or is whitewater kayaking becoming more popular in TV ad’s? The latest Fáilte Ireland ad features kayaking. Watching kayaking on TV or reading about i... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:25 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=45 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=43 25 years young and still paddling, DUKC invites you to what is promised to be a great night of partying and reunion, for all those who have been involved in the club over the years. Saturday 14th April, kayakers young and old are gonna flock to our good oul Pav bar here in trinity, and in true kayaking style, we\'r gonna have our very own...........NIGHT AT THE RACES!So, heres what you need to ... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:24 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=43 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=38 Following on from the festivals in 2004, 2005 and 2006, the 4th Irish Whitewater Shorts Film Festival will be held on March 23rd 2007, in the Linden Hall Arts Centre, in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.  Irish Whitewater Film Festival, Castlebar. Co. Mayo. Watch a variety of short features introduced by their directors and get a real feel for what people have been up to for the last year or two. ... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:21 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=38 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=37 The Flesk RiverJam, County Kerry. Photo by Conor Bredin The first Flesk RiverJam took place on 30th of December 2006. And kayakers from around the world were eager to take on the challenge. Hopefully the first of many RiverJam events, the day ran smoothly with all competitors giving it loads and enjoying their time. The first race was amongst the countries juniors. Showin... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:20 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=37 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=36  The Flesk , County Kerry. Location of the Flesk Riverjam boatercross The Flesk Riverjam Boatercross will take place on the Flesk on Saturday 30th December.Plans are coming together folks and its looking like its gonna be a good one. The event planning is coming along nicely and pre-registration details will be up soon. This event will be pre-registration only, no entries will be taken ... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:10 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=36 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=27 It’s always a good idea to get to know about the governing body of the sport we love so much. I wanted to find out more about the Irish Canoe Union so I contacted them and they kindly gave me a brief outline: The Irish Canoe Union Canoeing in Ireland is a wide and diverse sport, with at least ten types of canoeing being practiced. Seven of these are competitive (slalom, sprint, maratho... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:55:20 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=27 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=26  The Flesk River, County Kerry. Location of the Flesk Riverjam The FLESK RIVERJAM will be taking place on Saturday the 30th of December at the gates section of the River Flesk in Co.Kerry . It will consist of 5 seperate catagoires. Womens Expert Mens Expert Womens Sport Mens Sport University Team The Expert and Sport Catagories will be individual time trial races w... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:57:00 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=26 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=24  The Srahnalong Valley I checked the Rainfall radar on met.ie, it showed that rain was heading for Mayo….yes!! The Srahnalong is sure to be up. As we drove it began to pour. As my VW polo climbed up the winding mountain roads we splashed though the mini lakes that always signaled a great day is about to be had on the Srahnalong. The funny thing was that this was May,... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:55:10 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=24 http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=13 Petey and Eoin on our first recon of a river at  Lough Charrig in Connemara. Irishwhitewater.com is Irelands first online River guide. Hopefully this will become a tool that all Irish paddlers will find valuable. At the moment the number of Rivers Guides on the site is small. This will grow with time. The site will never look like it did the week before, it will keep o... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:53:30 GMT http://www.irishwhitewater.com/news/index.php?id=13