by Ciaran | Sep 2, 2019 | Articles, Liffey Descent Legacy
The 60th Liffey Descent will take place on Saturday December 14th and to mark the occasion a new book outlining the history of the event was launched in Dublin’s City Hall over the weekend. The Liffey Descent Hits 60 “The Liffey Descent – 60 Years of Ireland’s...
by Ciaran | Aug 29, 2019 | Event Updates
Entries close next Friday 6th September. Start List With entry deadline date now fast approaching we are now updating the start list on a regular basis, please check to ensure you have entered in the correct class. If you spot any errors please advise us asap...
by Ciaran | Aug 21, 2019 | Merchandise
We are delighted to have partnered with Rashr to offer an exclusive limited edition range of Liffey Descent branded products. The range is available exclusively from Rashr by ordering online and will be available for collection on race day. You must however pre-order...
by Ciaran | Aug 14, 2019 | Event Updates
You know race day is fast approaching when the medals turn up! Have you gotten your entry in yet? Will you be taking home one of these much coveted positions on the podium for the 60th Race? Don’t forget that entries close the week before the race, Friday 6th...
by Ciaran | Aug 12, 2019 | Rescue
Every year countless numbers of club members from the paddling community, rescue teams and individuals volunteer their time to help us provide rescue cover for this race. Quite simply without them there would be no race. This year like every other, we need your...
by Canoeingireland | Jul 17, 2019 | Event Updates
No membership, no problem! Non-member Entries We’ve had a few queries into us here at Liffey Descent HQ specifically relating to non-member entries and insurance. Historically one needed to be a member of Canoeing Ireland to participate in the race, this is no longer...
by Ciaran | Jul 10, 2019 | Liffey Descent Legacy
Iain Maclean (or Haggis as he’s more affectionately known) is no stranger to us here around Liffey Descent HQ, however he might not necessarily be known to all. The term legend is bandied around about a lot of people, however in this case it doesn’t even...
by Canoeingireland | Feb 13, 2019 | Articles
On a day when low water caused carnage, British pair Nicky Cresser and Tom Lusty were the winners of the K2 class at the 59th Liffey Descent canoe marathon yesterday (Saturday September 15) Ireland had two wins – Jenny Egan and John Simmons were first in the mixed K2...
by Canoeingireland | Sep 6, 2018 | Articles
Check out the podcast of Shane Cronin discussing the 59th International Liffey Descent on The Dermot & Dave Show on Today Fm. Dermot and Dave – Today FM cover 2018 Liffey Descent...
by Canoeingireland | Aug 18, 2018 | Articles
Written by source unknown circa 1979 The Liffey Descent in its 20 years of existence (at time of writing. ed) has been to paddlers joy, frustrations satisfaction, humiliation, elation, disgust, thrill, terror, jubilation and consternation. Its continued attraction and...
