The date for the 2009 Liffey Descent has just been announced as September 5^th 2009.

 

The date for the 2008 Liffey Descent has just been anounced as September 13^th 2008.

 

Just a quick note to let you know that the photos are now live on my website. I’m also running a competition for vistors to vote for their favourite image. The winning voter, and paddler featured in the shot will each receive a 16x12” enlargement of the photo.

 

Vincent MacNamara

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The results of the 2007 race have just been posted.

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An entry form for the 2007 race can be downloaded here 

The date for the 2007 event has been set for September 8^th. 

To all who gave so generously of their time before , during and after this year's Liffey Descent "Thank You".

• Diver Rescue led by Hugh Nolan
• Canoe Rescue teams from
  
• UCD,
  
• WWKC,
  
• Rockhoppers,
  
• Shackleton OEC,
  
• LIR CC,
  
• Celbridge Paddlers,
  
• and members of UCC,
  
• NUIG and the crew from Letterkenny/Donegal who travel down especially every year to provide rescue on Straffan.
• ESB for the water
• K Club
• Gardai
• Race Starters, Timers and Scrutineers
• All who helped with clearing the Jungle - Colin Irvine, Willie Whelan , Kevin Conroy, David Lynch ,Lee Harding and Stuart from NZ and the crew from Rockhoppers.
• Car Parking attendants especially members of St. Pius X Scout Troop
  
• Bib Collectors from Santry and Fairview Scouts
• And all the others who helped on Friday evening and throughout the day on Saturday

 

Vote for your favourite Liffey Descent Photo and win a 16"x12" enlargement of the photo for yourself and the competitor featured in the photo. The competition runs until Tuesday October 31st.

 

Monday, September 10th 2006 11:30.
The results of the Liffey Descent 2006 have been posted in the Results section of this site.
 

In order to assist you in entering the correct class we provide an extract from the Entry Form:

Entering your Class

The following are general descriptions and dimensions for the Descent Classes. See www.canoeicf.com for ICF boat specifications. Sit on kayaks / canoes of any kind are not permissible in the Descent:

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Way back in November of 2005 I contacted Iain Mclean asking if he would help me in the task of putting together a history of the Liffey Descent. We exchanged several emails and to my delight attached to one was a brilliant article chronicling Ian and "the Liffey".

To my shame I have not pursued the task with the enthusiasm of Iain. However after re-read Iain's letter I felt I had to share it with you all and hopefully it may encourage some others to get involved.

If any of you feel you can assist please contact me using the contact page on this site.

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