Global InformationLiffey Descent Canoe Race information
The Liffey Descent Canoe Race is an annual down river canoe and kayak race, of some 18 miles in length, that has been held on the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland since 1960.[1] It starts by the K Club above Straffan weir in County Kildare, and historically finished by the Dublin University Boat Club adjacent to the Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge in Dublin city centre.[1] It is organised by the Irish Canoe Union[2] and is normally timed to coincide with The Liffey Swim.[3][4] 2009 saw the 50th anniversary of the event.[5]
In 2012, the event was added to the Classic Marathon Series of the International Canoe Federation.[6] The race is aided by volunteer rescue divers from the Irish Underwater Council (principally from Aquatec Sub Aqua Club) who swim into the turbulent waters below several of the tougher weirs on the route to rescue struggling or overturned canoeists.
- ^ a b http://www.liffeydescent.com Liffey descent website (This site was taken down by the owner as the result of a political row within Canoeing Ireland (The Irish Canoe Union))
- ^ "Canoeing Ireland | The NGB of Paddlesport in Ireland". Canoe.ie.
- ^ White, Steve (15 March 2007). "Liffey Swim To Take Place in Dublin". Archived from the original on 8 July 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2014. Swimming World 15/09/07 Retrieved 14/09/09
- ^ Edwards, Elaine (11 August 2011). "Dearth of water halts Liffey Descent". Irish Times. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Naughton, Lindie. "Loews hit new high in Liffey descent". Herald.ie. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Liffey Descent added to world series event". IrishTimes.com. 28 September 2012. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012 – via Wayback Machine.