Club Event of the Year
Winner 2024/2025 (Kayak Intervarsities 2025)
Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year)
Winner 2024/2025 (Holly Ogilvie)
Club Social Media Excellence
Winner 2024/2025
2024/2025 | Club Event of the Year |
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2024/2025 | Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2024/2025 | Club Social Media Excellence |
2023/2024 | Club Social Media Excellence |
2022/2023 | Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2021/2022 | Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2019/2020 | Club Individual of the Year |
2019/2020 | Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2019/2020 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2018/2019 | Club Event of the Year |
2018/2019 | Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2017/2018 | Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2016/2017 | Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2013/2014 | Club of the Year |
2013/2014 | Club Event of the Year |
2012/2013 | Club of the Year |
2012/2013 | Club Event of the Year |
2011/2012 | Club Event of the Year |
2010/2011 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2008/2009 | Club Individual of the Year |
2008/2009 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2007/2008 | Club of the Year |
2007/2008 | Club Event of the Year |
2005/2006 | Club Individual of the Year |
2005/2006 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2004/2005 | Club Individual of the Year |
2004/2005 | Club Event of the Year |
2003/2004 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2002/2003 | Club of the Year |
2001/2002 | Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
Starts | Tue 30th Sep at 18:00 |
Ends | at 20:00 |
Cost | € 6.00 |
Max | 60 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Redbull and Paint!
We will be hosting Redbull and Paint again this year! For anyone who missed this super fun event last year, it’s a fun social event where members both new and old can get to know each other while creating kayak themed artistic masterpieces!
Thursday the 30th of September @ 6pm, we are hosting a Red Bull and Paint Night in @thescholarsclub !
During the night, we are going to be directed in a fun painting challenge, with plenty of Red Bull on hand for everyone!
The Night will cost €6 per person and this event is open to absolutely everyone, so bring your friends, family, and more!
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Beginner Flatwater | ||||||
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Day: Mondays |
Starts: 18:00 |
Ends: 20:00 |
Max: 6 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL BoathouseBeginner Flatwater Kayaking Session!! Open to all skill levels, especially complete beginners Please arrive as ready to get onto the water as possible. Here is a list of what is needed:
The club will provide all other gear! If you do have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit feel free to bring it Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 6pm. Any questions feel free to contact us |
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Tuesday Pool Session | ||||||
Day: Tuesdays |
Starts: 21:45 |
Ends: 23:00 |
Max: 60 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Sports Arena PoolOpen to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary! Please book to secure your spot! Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along. All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times. ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it! |
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Wednesday Pool Session | ||||||
Day: Wednesdays |
Starts: 21:45 |
Ends: 23:00 |
Max: 35 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Sports Arena PoolOpen to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary! Please book to secure your spot! Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along. All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times. ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it! |
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Beginner Flatwater | ||||||
Day: Thursdays |
Starts: 18:00 |
Ends: 20:00 |
Max: 12 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL BoathouseBeginner Flatwater Kayaking Session!! Open to all skill levels, especially complete beginners Please arrive as ready to get onto the water as possible. Here is a list of what is needed:
The club will provide all other gear! If you do have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit feel free to bring it Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 6pm. Any questions feel free to contact us |
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Thursday Pool Session | ||||||
Day: Thursdays |
Starts: 21:45 |
Ends: 23:00 |
Max: 35 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Sports Arena PoolOpen to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary! Please book to secure your spot! Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along. All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times. ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it! |
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Thursday Mixed Polo Pool Session | ||||||
Day: Thursdays |
Starts: 21:45 |
Ends: 23:00 |
Max: 12 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Sports Arena PoolPolo Pool Sessions are for everyone interested in playing polo. They are open to beginners and those who have been playing polo for years. Hope to see you there! |
Day | Mondays |
From | 18:00, to 20:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 6 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Beginner Flatwater Kayaking Session!!
Open to all skill levels, especially complete beginners
Please arrive as ready to get onto the water as possible. Here is a list of what is needed:
Swimwear/thermals (to stay warm)
Old shoes to wear in water (rocks aren't soft!!)
Towel/dry clothes (for afterwards)
No cotton clothes on the water
The club will provide all other gear! If you do have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit feel free to bring it
Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 6pm.
Any questions feel free to contact us
Day | Tuesdays |
From | 21:45, to 23:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 60 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Open to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary!
Please book to secure your spot!
Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm
All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along.
All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times.
ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it!
Day | Wednesdays |
From | 21:45, to 23:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 35 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Open to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary!
Please book to secure your spot!
Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm
All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along.
All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times.
ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it!
Day | Thursdays |
From | 18:00, to 20:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 12 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Beginner Flatwater Kayaking Session!!
Open to all skill levels, especially complete beginners
Please arrive as ready to get onto the water as possible. Here is a list of what is needed:
Swimwear/thermals (to stay warm)
Old shoes to wear in water (rocks aren't soft!!)
Towel/dry clothes (for afterwards)
No cotton clothes on the water
The club will provide all other gear! If you do have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit feel free to bring it
Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 6pm.
Any questions feel free to contact us
Day | Thursdays |
From | 21:45, to 23:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 35 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Open to members of all skill levels, no prior experience is necessary!
Please book to secure your spot!
Meeting at UL Sport Arena Reception for 9:45pm
All you need to bring is:
All other kayaking gear is provided. If you have your own kayaking gear (only spray decks/paddle/kayak used in pool) you are more than welcome to bring it along.
All Club, UL Sport and Canoeing Ireland Guidelines must be followed at all times.
ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST PARTAKE IN A SWIM TEST AT THE START OF THEIR FIRST POOL SESSION- See a member of committee at pool to organise this, you cannot get in a boat without it!
Day | Thursdays |
From | 21:45, to 23:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 12 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
Polo Pool Sessions are for everyone interested in playing polo. They are open to beginners and those who have been playing polo for years. Hope to see you there!
Think kayaking is just floating across a lake? Not at UL Kayak Club! If you ever wondered what it would be like to take a kayak down a river then this club is for you. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced kayaker, everybody is welcome!
Join us kayaking in many disciplines such as whitewater, freestyle, long-distance, canoe polo, surf kayaking, and slalom! We host regular whitewater trips on our local river Castleconnell for people to learn river skills! Basic skills can be learned in our pool sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 21:45 along with flatwater freestyle and canoe polo for anybody wishing to try something different. Long-distance trips can be organized at any time on our 6k run behind the boathouse. The Curraghgower Wave and Mulcair also regular local runs done by the more advanced members.
Our club runs many assessments and courses throughout the year for anyone wishing to gain proficiency awards or instructor qualifications. We also attend competitions such as Cranafest, Galway Fest, and Intervarsities where we have a brilliant track record and always show up in force!
If that is not enough, we also run many national and international trips. On our national trips, you will get to experience many Irish rivers along with some kayak surfing in Lahinch. Our winter trip usually takes place in Wales or Scotland for a week and is a great way to use your skills learned through semester 1. The Summer trip to the Alps is the calendar highlight for much of our club! For three weeks our members take on rivers in Slovenia, France, and Italy. The best thing about it? Freshers and beginners who have progressed to a certain proficiency level can come along too!
We have many other non kayaking events throughout the year to incorporate new members into the club too such as the UV paint party and Redbull & Paint event.
So, what are you waiting for? Request membership then sign up to our forum for all the latest news and event info. To do this, visit www.ulkayak.com for more information and click on the Login/Register Button.
See you on the water!
Captain | Calvin McDonnell |
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Secretary | EVA MC CORMACK |
Treasurer | Rory Kearney |
Safety Officer | Eve Mahon |
Public Relations Officer | PAUL HAMILTON |
Assistant Equipment | Aaron Tierney |
Development Officer | Cathal Ward |
Disciplines Officer | Beibhin Butler |
Equipment Officer | Kevin OConnor |
Fresher Rep | HEATHER BARNETT |
Polo Officer | Holly Ogilvie |
Spare Person | Isobel |
Trips Officer | Padhraic Collins |
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