Canoeing Ireland

The Irish Canoe Union, known as Canoeing Ireland since 2012, is the governing body for paddlesports (canoeing and kayaking) in the Republic of Ireland. It has been affiliated with the Olympic Federation of Ireland since 1964. It is a member of the International Canoe Federation.

Athletes have represented the union at the Summer Olympics in 1972 for kayaking, and 1992 for Canadian canoeing. Canoeing in Northern Ireland is regulated by the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, a part of British Canoeing, but Northern Irish athletes may freely choose to represent Ireland at International level.

The union is funded through membership fees, sponsorship and government grants through Sport Ireland. The organisation is led by a president, and chief executive officer.

Olympians

 * 2020
 * Liam Jegou (qualified due to the withdrawal of Robert Hendrick) C1M slalom


 * 1972
 * Gerard Collins (canoeist), K1M slalom
 * Annie McQuaid K1W 500m
 * Howard Watkins K1M 1,000m
 * Brendan O'Connell, Howard Watkins K2M 1,000m

Controversy
Michael Scanlon was suspended as chief executive officer in 2011, and the decision was the subject of a High Court battle. Another former CEO and Sporting Director, Karl Dunne, also took a High Court case.