2026 Ballymore Eustace to Kilcullen Race

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).

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Course Type	Category
Long	Long Course K2 / T2
Long	Div 1 & Div 2
Long	Div 3 & Div 4
Long	Div 5 Open & Div 5 Women
Long	Short Course K2 / T2
Long	GP Men & GP Women
Long	Canoe Classes
Short	Div 7 (U15) Boys & Div 7 (U15) Girls
Short	Div 7 Women & Div 7 Men
Short	GP (U16) Boys & GP (U16) Girls
Short	Novice paddlers [€2 entry fee]

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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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Ballymore Eustace to Kilcullen race map.

Ballymore Eustace Bridge

Carnalway Bridge get on

Kilcullen Canoe Club (Finish Line)