Dear members,
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Following the Ballymore Eustace to Kilcullen race on April 12th, we will hold an EGM with a short agenda: a vote on the proposed club constitution.
Those who attended the previous AGM may recall that members spotted faults, so a decision was made on the night to postpone the vote. A few corrections have been made following feedback. Thank you to those who made suggestions.
A draft of the constitution can be viewed at this link, and we would be grateful again for a fresh look at the document and suggestions ahead of the meeting. If corrections are made we will drop a message into the group alerting you to the change.

If you want to suggest a change, please send it to [email protected] by April 8th.
Thank you,
Catherine

Non-ranking race
Sunday 12th April 2026 @ 12 noon

Long course 13 km
Starting From Ballymore Eustace. Parking will be on the river left side above the bridge (49HM+VQ). The race itself will begin above the bridge (Pending suitable racing conditions).

Short Course 5km
From Carnalway Bridge to Kilcullen Canoe Club. The race will begin down river of the bridge, get on will be found by walking down the river left bank on the day.  There is limited parking at the bridge so please be courteous to all racers and be mindful of traffic when moving to the get on.

All classes FINISH at Kilcullen Canoe Club (eircode 47J5+27).

Fees

• Seniors: €20
• Juniors/unwaged: €10
• Doubles: €30
• Family: €45 (2 Adults & 2 jnrs)

​Times

• Last entries: 11.30am
• First Start: 12:00

Please note:

• For entries on the day, present CI/CANI/BCU membership card at entry.
• Neither the organisers nor the Canoeing Ireland accept responsibility for any damage or loss.
  
• This race will be held with a flood (pending ESB).
  
• Helmets must be worn by all junior paddlers and where kayaks have enclosed cockpits (e.g. Gola etc.).
  
• Canoeing Ireland Safety Rules Apply.
  
• Please follow race stewards’ instructions on the day.
  
• Prize giving at Kilcullen Canoe Club after the race.
  

If you wish to help with this race, please contact [email protected] 

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A new committee was elected at the recent AGM:

• Chair: Anthony Whiteley
• Vice Chair: Sean Ansell
• Treasurer: Darragh Walsh
• Secretary: Catherine Behan
• Public Relations Officer: Sabina Reddy
• Safety Officer: Tracey Whiteley
• Equipment Officer: Ben Nolke
• Male Children’s Officer: Oisin Farrell
• Female Children’s Officer: Esther Reddy
• Designated Liaison Person: Peter Robinson
• Female Junior Representative: Ellen Cowley
• Male Junior Representative: Jake Cullen

Notice to all club members:
The next AGM will be held at the clubhouse at 8pm on 12 December.
Items on the agenda will include election of officers, motions or questions raised by the members, a vote to ratify a new version of the club constitution, and club awards. The agenda will be finalised in the coming weeks.

Election of officers
We are inviting nominations to the following officer positions:

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Safety Officer
• Public Relations Officer
• Male Children's Officer
• Female Children's Officer
• Equipment Officer
• Female Junior Officer
• Male Junior Officer

Please send your nominations to at [email protected].
 
Motions or questions
If you wish to submit a motion or question for consideration at the AGM please email [email protected].
 
New proposed constitution
The proposed constitution can be viewed and reviewed at this link. Members can vote to ratify it or to reject it in favour of further amendment. 
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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].