kilcullen canoe club & arc present
The annual barrow ranking race
new updated date - sunday april 21st
This year's ranking race taking place on the River Barrow, April 21st 2024 @ 12 noon.
4 route options to choose from
Long Course - Monasterervin to the ARC clubhouse; 21km
Medium Course - Dunrally Bridge to the ARC clubhouse; 10km
Short Course - from ARC to Athy Town Bridge (2 laps - there and back); 3km
Novice Course - from ARC to Athy Bridge and back (1 lap); 1.5km
Division Clarity
21km Long Course: Divisions 1, 2
10km Medium Course: Divisions 3, 4, 5 Open, 5 Women, 6, Open C1/C2, Open K2/T2
Short Course: Division 7 Women, Division 7 (Junior/U15's)
Novice Course: Novice Division.
Pricing Information
Senior Paddle Entry: €20
Doubles Race Entry: €30
Junior/Unwaged Paddler Entry: €10
Family Entry: €45
Online bookings close on Saturday at 6pm.
Race entries can be purchased on the day at 10am onwards.
Eircode: R14 E243
4 route options to choose from
Long Course - Monasterervin to the ARC clubhouse; 21km
Medium Course - Dunrally Bridge to the ARC clubhouse; 10km
Short Course - from ARC to Athy Town Bridge (2 laps - there and back); 3km
Novice Course - from ARC to Athy Bridge and back (1 lap); 1.5km
Division Clarity
21km Long Course: Divisions 1, 2
10km Medium Course: Divisions 3, 4, 5 Open, 5 Women, 6, Open C1/C2, Open K2/T2
Short Course: Division 7 Women, Division 7 (Junior/U15's)
Novice Course: Novice Division.
Pricing Information
Senior Paddle Entry: €20
Doubles Race Entry: €30
Junior/Unwaged Paddler Entry: €10
Family Entry: €45
Online bookings close on Saturday at 6pm.
Race entries can be purchased on the day at 10am onwards.
Eircode: R14 E243
Kilcullen Canoe Club Receives Funding for the Season Ahead!
Greetings, paddlers!
We are thrilled to announce some fantastic news that sets the stage for an incredible season at Kilcullen Canoe Club. We have recently been awarded funding from Kildare Sports Partnership through the "Women in Sport" and "Her Moves" campaigns, and we couldn't be more excited about what this means for our club and its members.
This funding is a testament to our commitment to promoting inclusivity and empowerment within our community, particularly among our female members. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone to participate and excel in water sports, regardless of gender or background. With this support, we can further our mission to celebrate and uplift women through the power of canoeing.
As we look ahead to the upcoming season, we have big plans in store across all levels of our club for our females, utilizing this funding.
Stay tuned to this website and social media channels for further updates and announcements coming in the next two to three weeks with dates..
If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to get in touch. Here's to a fantastic season ahead!
Happy paddling!
We are thrilled to announce some fantastic news that sets the stage for an incredible season at Kilcullen Canoe Club. We have recently been awarded funding from Kildare Sports Partnership through the "Women in Sport" and "Her Moves" campaigns, and we couldn't be more excited about what this means for our club and its members.
This funding is a testament to our commitment to promoting inclusivity and empowerment within our community, particularly among our female members. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone to participate and excel in water sports, regardless of gender or background. With this support, we can further our mission to celebrate and uplift women through the power of canoeing.
As we look ahead to the upcoming season, we have big plans in store across all levels of our club for our females, utilizing this funding.
Stay tuned to this website and social media channels for further updates and announcements coming in the next two to three weeks with dates..
If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to get in touch. Here's to a fantastic season ahead!
Happy paddling!
Unlock Your Potential:
2024 Beginner Courses Now Open!
level one canoeing Ireland skills award
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
🚀 Dive into your learning journey with our beginner courses - now open for booking! Whether you're starting fresh or brushing up your skills, we've got you covered.
📅 Join us for an incredible 2024 calendar filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. New members, welcome aboard! Let's make this year unforgettable together. 💫
Book now and embark on your path to success!
#NewBeginnings #LearnGrowThrive
🚀 Dive into your learning journey with our beginner courses - now open for booking! Whether you're starting fresh or brushing up your skills, we've got you covered.
📅 Join us for an incredible 2024 calendar filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. New members, welcome aboard! Let's make this year unforgettable together. 💫
Book now and embark on your path to success!
#NewBeginnings #LearnGrowThrive
The 2024 Liffey Descent will be held on 11th May (Saturday) and the Junior Liffey Descent will be on the 12th May (Sunday).
The Marathon Committee AGM will he held at KCC clubbouse at 3pm on Saturday the 13th January.
The 2024 domestic marathon race calendar is currently being developed.
(Published when finalised)
The 2024 domestic marathon race calendar is currently being developed.
(Published when finalised)
POLO competitions
Canoe Slalom
See Canoe Slalom events on the Canoeing Ireland website.
The Canoe Slalom Academy will continue at KCC on Wednesday evenings.
The Canoe Slalom Academy will continue at KCC on Wednesday evenings.
Club River & Sea TRIPS
KCC regularly organised river trips to the Barrow (Clashganny & Graguenamanage), Boyne and Lower Liffey (Lucan & Palmerstown). These trips are announced to club members via club WhatsApp.
KCC occasionally organises sea trips for club members with suitable sea kayaks and these are organised via WhatsApp.
The 2024 Ocean to City race (you can treat this 22km / 7km race as a sea trip) will be held in Cork Harbour on the 8th June.
KCC occasionally organises sea trips for club members with suitable sea kayaks and these are organised via WhatsApp.
The 2024 Ocean to City race (you can treat this 22km / 7km race as a sea trip) will be held in Cork Harbour on the 8th June.
Other events
From time to time the other courses or special events are organised by the club or by other organisations that are of benefit to KCC members:
- Safeguarding courses organised by Kildare Sports Partnership and Canoeing Ireland.
- Rescue Emergency Care (REC) First Aid courses (when available).
- 12 participants did our St Stephens Day paddle, on the Liffey from Kilcullen to Newbridge on 26th December 2023.