Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Liam Jegou finished third ahead of Spain's Miquel Trave (right)

Paris 2024: Hendrick and Jegou bow out of kayak cross

Noel Hendrick and Liam Jegou failed to progress to the quarter-finals of the kayak cross in Paris.

Paris 2024 • 04 Aug 24

Mike Corcoran had a lofty vantage point to watch daughter Madison compete in the kayak cross

'As a parent watching, it's extremely nerve-wracking'

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo meets 1992 and 1996 Olympic canoeist Mike Corcoran as he watches his daughters in action for Team Ireland in the same sport that he graced, as well as discussing his work in providing prosthetics to wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

Paris 2024 • 04 Aug 24

Liam Jegou in action at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium today

Paris 2024: Seventh for Jegou in canoe slalom final

Liam Jegou finished seventh in the men's canoe slalom single final after an impressive showing had the 28-year-old threatening for a medal at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Centre.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Olympics Pod: Rowing expectation and canoe frustration

As the Olympics got underway in earnest, it was a busy day on the water for Team Ireland, so Mikey Stafford is joined by 2012 canoe slalom Olympian Hannah Craig and RTÉ rowing analyst Tim Harnedy.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 24

Noel Hendrick

Noel Henrick is the first Irishman to compete in the K1M event since coach Eoin Rheinisch in 2012.

Canoe • 22 Jul 24

Noel Hendrick followed in his sibling's footsteps

Hendrick twin secures second Irish spot for Olympics

Canoeist Noel Hendrick has followed in his twin brother Robert's wake by securing another 2024 Olympic quota spot for Ireland.

other sport • 23 Sep 23

Conor McGlinchey (wearing blue) claimed a narrow win against Riccardo Albanese

European Games: Irish kickboxing trio through to finals

Irish trio Nathan Tait, Amy Wall and Conor McGlinchey will compete for kickboxing gold at the European Games after they all claimed semi-final victories on Saturday.

Olympics • 01 Jul 23

Competitors in action at the 2019 Liffey Descent

Liffey Descent cancelled due to low water levels

Next month's Liffey Descent canoe and kayak race has been cancelled due to low water levels in the reservoir that supplies the River Liffey.

other sport • 31 Aug 22

Bronze medal for Egan at Canoe Sprint World Cup

Jenny Egan secured a bronze medal at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Poland.

other sport • 29 May 22

Patrick O'Leary will be back in action on Friday

Paralympics 2020: O'Leary paddles to a pair of semis

Patrick O'Leary got the job done as he progressed in both of his canoeing heats at the Paralympics in Tokyo overnight, advancing to the semi-finals of both the KL3 and VL3 disciplines.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 21

Patrick O'Leary during a training session at Celbridge Paddlers in Co Kildare.

O'Leary doubles up for tilt at Tokyo medal

University professor Pat O'Leary is doubling up at the Paralympics as he takes on a new discipline on the water.

Paralympics • 01 Sep 21

Pat O'Leary

Pat O'Leary will compete in canoeing for the second time at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Canoeing • 20 Aug 21

C1 bronze for Irish canoeist Liam Jegou

Irish canoeist Liam Jegou claimed a bronze medal in the men's C1 at the canoe slalom World U23 Championships in Krakow, Poland.

Rowing • 19 Jul 19

Joe Clarke claims K1 canoe slalom gold

Dark clouds and drizzle were just what Britain's Joseph Clarke needed to make him feel at home and win gold on the frothy whitewater of Rio's K-1 slalom course.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 16

Ed McKeever, dubbed 'Usain Bolt on water' won the men's K1 200

Canoe sprint: 'Bolt on water' delivers in style

Dubbed "Usain Bolt on water", Britain's Ed McKeever powered to victory in the men's K1 200 to take the first gold awarded in the new shorter and more explosive Olympic distance.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 12

Canoe sprint: Jezierski wins C1 200m B final

Andrzej Jezierski has won the C1 200m B final at London 2012, leaving him in ninth position overall at the Games.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 12

Andrzej Jezierski will compete in the C1 200m B final on Saturday morning

Canoe sprint: Jezierski reaches C1 200m B final

Andrzej Jezierski has reached the B final of the C1 200m canoe sprint.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 12

Kurt Kuschela (left) and Peter Kretschmer of Germany in action in the men's canoe double 1,000m final

Canoe sprint: Four more medals decided

Four more canoe sprint finals were decided on Thursday, with Germany (2), Australia and Hungary all securing gold.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 12

Sebastian Brendel won gold in the men's canoe sprint C1 1,000m

Canoe sprint: Golds for Germany, Norway & Hungary

It was a busy day at Eton Dorney as four canoe sprint finals were decided at London 2012.

Paris 2024 • 08 Aug 12

Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott on their way to gold this afternoon

Canoe Slalom: Britain take C2 gold

British crew Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott powered to gold in the Olympic canoe double final at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Paris 2024 • 02 Aug 12

Hannah Craig did well to reach the K1 final

Canoe Slalom: Craig 10th in K1 final

Ireland's Hannah Craig finished 10th in the women's K1 finals at Lee Valley White Water Centre this afternoon.

Paris 2024 • 02 Aug 12

Canoe slalom: Gold for Italy's Molmenti

Italy's Daniele Molmenti carved his way to gold in the Olympic canoe slalom, kayak single final at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Paris 2024 • 01 Aug 12

Canoe Slalom: Rheinisch fails to qualify for final

Eoin Rheinisch failed in his bid to qualify for the final of the men’s K1 canoe slalom this afternoon.

Paris 2024 • 01 Aug 12

Canoe Slalom: Estanguet wins gold for France

Frenchman Tony Estanguet beat his old rival Michal Martikan to claim a third Olympic gold medal in the canoe slalom single competition at the Lee Valley White Water centre.

Paris 2024 • 31 Jul 12

Canoe Slalom: Craig through to semis

Hannah Craig has progressed to the semi-finals of the Canoe Slalom, with a stunning second run that shaved just over eight seconds off her first time at the Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 12