Liffey Descent

17/06/2026

What experiences does this years Liffey Descent have in store for you? 🌊🚣‍♀️
Find out this September 19th! Race entries - https://eventmaster.ie/event/zZ6mTPYSQJ

11/06/2026

For the 65th Liffey Descent, we caught up with 2025 Women’s K1 winner Aoibhín Ní Bhroin to hear what makes the event so special and why it’s become a fixture in her paddling calendar.

Whether you’re racing for a podium place or taking on the challenge for the first time, there’s something about the Liffey that keeps people coming back year after year.

Entries for the 65th Liffey Descent are open now. 🛶

03/06/2026

1965.

Long before Carbon Boats, Smart watches and Go-Pros, The Liffey Descent was drawing crowds from across Ireland and beyond to take on the river through the heart of Dublin.

65 years on the race still carries that same mix of challenge, community & tradition.

A look back at one of the early chapters in the story of Irelands most historic river marathon.

Entries are now open for this years event taking place on 19/09/26.

14/05/2026

Every paddler who has competed in The Liffey Descent has their own story🚣

The nerves at the start line.
The First Weir.
That feeling crossing the finish.

For the 65th Liffey Descent, we caught up with 1/2 of Last years Mens K2 Winners Finn Harris to hear what The Liffey Descent means to him, and what's bringing him back this year!

28/04/2026

65 years of history on the river 🚣🚣‍♀️
Lets take a look back at some of the people, moments, and memories that have helped shape Ireland’s most historic river marathon 📷
Whether you’ve raced before, supported from the banks, or are thinking of taking part for the first time, this year is another chance to be part of the story 📰
Secure your place for this year’s Liffey Descent today - https://eventmaster.ie/event/zZ6mTPYSQJ

07/04/2026

Liffey Descent 2026 ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The 65th Liffey Descent will take place on Saturday, 19th September 2026 – a milestone 65th edition of one of Ireland’s most iconic and enduring sporting events 📢
This year, we’re returning to Trinity Boat Club, Islandbridge for the finish line, bringing with it a bigger, and more vibrant atmosphere and a true festival feel to celebrate the 65th anniversary of this piece of Irish sporting heritage ☘
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working closely with key stakeholders to minimise any impact on the event from the construction of a commemorative bridge at Islandbridge across the River Liffey. We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to ensure everything is in place for another fantastic Liffey Descent 🚣‍♀️🚣
From elite international paddlers to first-time racers, hundreds of paddlers will be taking on the thrilling challenge of crossing that finish line. Entries are now OPEN – https://eventmaster.ie/event/zZ6mTPYSQJ
More updates coming soon across our social channels and website 📢

📢 2026 Liffey Descent!! 📢
The 65th Liffey Descent will take place on Saturday, 19th September 2026 – a milestone 65th edition of one of Ireland’s most iconic and enduring sporting events 📢
This year, we’re returning to Trinity Boat Club, Islandbridge for the finish line, bringing with it a bigger, and more vibrant atmosphere and a true festival feel to celebrate the 65th anniversary of this piece of Irish sporting heritage ☘
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working closely with key stakeholders to minimise any impact on the event from the construction of a commemorative bridge at Islandbridge across the River Liffey. We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to ensure everything is in place for another fantastic Liffey Descent 🚣‍♀️🚣
From elite international paddlers to first-time racers, hundreds of paddlers will be taking on the thrilling challenge of crossing that finish line. Entries are now OPEN – https://eventmaster.ie/event/zZ6mTPYSQJ
More updates coming soon across our social channels and website 📢