by Sam Curtis | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Canoeing Ireland would like to thank everyone who helped make the 61st Liffey Descent a brilliant success. From the staff, to the volunteers, and all the competitors who brought smiles back to the start line, you all made the race one to remember. As with all events...
by Sam Curtis | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are very happy to announce that entries for Liffey Descent 2021 will open tomorrow at 9am. The race itself is scheduled to go ahead on Saturday the 11th September. Based on current government advice, we will be running the event with a “wave” system in place, which...
by Sam Curtis | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are currently working on hosting the 2021 Liffey Descent on the 11th of September. With the safety of everyone involved on both sides of the event being our priority we want to ensure an airtight plan for running the event safely will be in plave. As well as...
by Sam Curtis | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the interest of the safety and welfare of participants and volunteers Canoeing Ireland have made the difficult decision to cancel the 61st Liffey Descent. We would like to thank everyone involved in the race for their continued support, and hope our participants...
by Ciaran | Aug 13, 2020 | Event Updates
As the government has announced no increases in the maximum numbers permitted at outdoor events, we are left with no option but to limit the number of entries to Liffey Descent 2020. We have discussed all options for potentially increasing participant numbers with...
by Canoeingireland | Oct 17, 2019 | Canoeing Ireland, Event Updates
The 2020 race will take place on Saturday 12th September. There is currently an early bird special offer saving of 25% running on all entries received up until 31st December 2019. Entry fees until 31st December 2019 Fee (per person) Canoeing Ireland...
by Canoeingireland | Sep 27, 2019 | Canoeing Ireland, Event Updates
The official race results are now published here: https://www.liffeydescent.ie/results-2019/ Dates for your diary: 61st Liffey Descent 12 September 2020 62nd Liffey Descent 11th September 2021
by Canoeingireland | Sep 23, 2019 | Liffey Descent Legacy
Some super photos by Martina McGilloway from iLivePhotos.com A big thanks as always go to the team from Wild Water Kayak Club for covering safety at the weir in Palmerstown.
by Lindie Naughton | Sep 18, 2019 | Liffey Descent Legacy, Merchandise
On Easter Monday 1960, eight boats took part in a race on the river Liffey organised to coincide with the first Dublin Boat Show at nearby Busáras. From that modest start evolved the Liffey Descent – a marathon canoe race of around 17 miles/32 kilometres that...
by Lindie Naughton | Sep 17, 2019 | Articles
See coverage on this years race https://thepaddlermag.com/2019/09/17/the-60th-liffey-descent-canoe-marathon/
