Club Social Media Excellence
Winner 2023/2024
2023/2024 | UL Award: Club Social Media Excellence |
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2022/2023 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2021/2022 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2019/2020 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
2019/2020 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Club Fresher of the Year) |
2019/2020 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2018/2019 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2018/2019 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2017/2018 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2016/2017 | UL Award: Paddy McHugh (Fresher of the Year) |
2013/2014 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
2013/2014 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2012/2013 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
2012/2013 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2011/2012 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2010/2011 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2008/2009 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
2008/2009 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2007/2008 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
2007/2008 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2005/2006 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
2005/2006 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2004/2005 | UL Award: Club Individual of the Year |
2004/2005 | UL Award: Club Event of the Year |
2003/2004 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
2002/2003 | UL Award: Club of the Year |
2001/2002 | UL Award: Jason Hackett (Outstanding Club Individual) |
Lahinch 2024 (sign up in description) | |||||||
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Starts: Fri 11th Oct at 18:00 |
Ends: Sun 13th Oct at 15:00 |
Cost: FREE |
Max: 60 |
IN-PERSON Event |
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Location: Co Clare LahinchIts time for the best fresher trip around!! Lahinch is one of the coolest trips of the year filled with paddling, an incredible costume night and some may say the best club Bolognese one could have (thanks chef Calvin) This trip October 11th-13th, requires no experience as instructors will be there to help every step of the way. We will leave Friday night and returning Sunday morning, with transport provided by the club. SIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST Fill out the form to express interest but please note that registering does not guarantee a spot on the trip! |
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Beginner Whitewater Trip | |||||||
Starts: Thu 17th Oct at 09:00 |
Ends: at 15:00 |
Cost: € 10.00 |
Max: 6 |
IN-PERSON Event |
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Location: CastleconnellMeeting: UL BoathouseWelcome to Whitewater! Now that you have mastered the basic skills of kayaking it is time to start using those skills on moving water. We will take you through the basics of whitewater kayaking and our experienced leaders will help you navigate the rapids of the River Shannon beginning in the village of Castleconnell! Each week we will be running a river trip with 6 beginners accompanied by qualified instructors showing you the ropes. All you need to bring is:
All other Kayaking gear including wetsuits and transport will be provided. If you have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit you are more than welcome to bring it along. Meeting at the UL Boathouse (found here: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38) at 10am sharp. We will be meeting at the UL Boathouse and then driving to the get on point in Castleconnell. Once you have signed up keep an eye on your inboxes for an email from us with further details. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to any member of the committee. |
Starts | Fri 11th Oct at 18:00 |
Ends | Sun 13th Oct at 15:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 60 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Its time for the best fresher trip around!!
Lahinch is one of the coolest trips of the year filled with paddling, an incredible costume night and some may say the best club Bolognese one could have (thanks chef Calvin)
This trip October 11th-13th, requires no experience as instructors will be there to help every step of the way.
We will leave Friday night and returning Sunday morning, with transport provided by the club. SIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST
Fill out the form to express interest but please note that registering does not guarantee a spot on the trip!
Starts | Thu 17th Oct at 09:00 |
Ends | at 15:00 |
Cost | € 10.00 |
Max | 6 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Welcome to Whitewater! Now that you have mastered the basic skills of kayaking it is time to start using those skills on moving water. We will take you through the basics of whitewater kayaking and our experienced leaders will help you navigate the rapids of the River Shannon beginning in the village of Castleconnell!
Each week we will be running a river trip with 6 beginners accompanied by qualified instructors showing you the ropes.
All you need to bring is:
Swimwear/thermals for under a wetsuit (to stay warm)
Old Shoes to wear in the water (rocks aren’t soft!)
Towel/dry clothes (for afterwards)
All other Kayaking gear including wetsuits and transport will be provided. If you have your own kayaking gear/wetsuit you are more than welcome to bring it along.
Meeting at the UL Boathouse (found here: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38) at 10am sharp. We will be meeting at the UL Boathouse and then driving to the get on point in Castleconnell.
Once you have signed up keep an eye on your inboxes for an email from us with further details. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to any member of the committee.
Road to Whitewater | |||||||
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Day: Tuesdays |
Starts: 17:00 |
Ends: 19:00 |
Max: 18 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL BoathouseDO NOT BOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP FOR THE EVENT PREVIOUSLY This specific course will help get members their level 2 certificate. This will enable them to paddle flatwater, as well as allowing them to go on whitewater trips! This is a link to what you will be taught and assessed on after this course: https://www.canoe.ie/level-2-kayak-skills/ 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! Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 5pm. The session will go on until 7pm. Sessions will continue for every Tuesday, starting September 17th, with the last session being on October 15th in which the assessment for the Level 2 certificate will occur. |
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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 ArenaOpen 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 ArenaOpen 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 Pool Session | |||||||
Day: Thursdays |
Starts: 21:45 |
Ends: 23:00 |
Max: 60 |
IN-PERSON Activity |
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Location: UL Sports ArenaOpen 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 | Tuesdays |
From | 17:00, to 19:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 18 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Activity |
DO NOT BOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED UP FOR THE EVENT PREVIOUSLY
This specific course will help get members their level 2 certificate. This will enable them to paddle flatwater, as well as allowing them to go on whitewater trips!
This is a link to what you will be taught and assessed on after this course: https://www.canoe.ie/level-2-kayak-skills/
Please arrive as ready to get onto the water as possible. Here is a list of what is needed:
Swimwear/thermals
Old shoes to wear in water
Towel/dry clothes for after
No cotton clothes on the water
The club will provide all other gear!
Meeting at UL Boathouse: https://goo.gl/maps/WuFLkHmh3r7XTCc38 at 5pm. The session will go on until 7pm.
Sessions will continue for every Tuesday, starting September 17th, with the last session being on October 15th in which the assessment for the Level 2 certificate will occur.
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 | 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!
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 | Isobel |
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Secretary | ORLAGH O'REGAN |
Treasurer | Calvin McDonnell |
Safety Training Development Officer | Eve Mahon |
Public Relations Officer | Paul Hamilton |
Assistant Equipment | HEATHER BARNETT |
Assistant Safety Training Development Officer :) | Odran Furlong |
Disciplines | Kevin OConnor |
Equipment Officer | Padhraic Collins |
First Year Rep | Caitlin Talbot |
Ordinary Committee Member | Richard Walsh |
Spare Person | Aysha Griffin |
Trips Officer | Lily Michaud |
Web Admin | shubham |
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