Poulaphouca Paddlers

Poulaphouca Paddlers Kayak Club based on the Poulaphuca Resevoir (Blessington Lakes), Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare. Junior & Adult Club nights on the Lake all summer.

Poulaphouca Paddlers Kayak Club consists of junior and senior members ranging from 12 years upwards! The club operate from on the Blessington Lakes / Poulaphouca Resevoir. It is run by a dedicated committee and Canoe Ireland qualified instructors. We cater for a diverse range of paddlers - leisurely lake paddles, Canoe Ireland Skills Awards, safety & rescue training, instructor training. The clubs

boasts many great achievements. Club members have competed at both national & international level. We run weekly evening Lake Session on Monday - Friday from May to October and adhoc in Winter. The club paddle a diverse range of rivers of varying grades in Wicklow, Carlow, Dublin and Meath areas on an ad-hoc basis on weekends. Weekend trips to various Irish rivers are run regularly as well as intensive weekend courses in some of the UK's National Whitewater Centres & summer Alpine paddling trips in Europe for the more adventurous paddler. For further information about joining the club please send an email [email protected] (Be patient, we are volunteers!)

We had 22 club members involved across three races over the weekend. 21 on the water safety team and 1 swimmer. Well don...
06/09/2026

We had 22 club members involved across three races over the weekend. 21 on the water safety team and 1 swimmer. Well done Niamh 💪🏼

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it all happen. We’ve built a really strong relationship with the fantastic team at Open Water Swimmer Ireland, and we were delighted that our kayakers could provide the kayak rescue support for this weekend’s races.

A brilliant weekend of teamwork, community and plenty of time on the water! 💙🚣‍♂️🌊 🏊‍♀️

Well done and thank you to everyone involved!

03/09/2026

Every year keep a watchful eye over all our swimmers. They are legends who give their time so you can swim. Thank you.

We are looking forward to supporting this race.
03/09/2026

We are looking forward to supporting this race.

One week and counting until we are all back in Glendalough. Full race briefs, FAQs and swim tips can be found on openwaterswimmer.ie dryrobe Flahavans Good4U

31/08/2026

Congrats to tonight’s gang. Matt worked them hard and they all achieved Level 1 Open Canoe Skills.

31/08/2026

Just another boring weekend in Kerry.

🌊🛶 Kerry Kayak Weekend – Sneem & Kells Bay! 🛶🌊What a fantastic weekend away for the club exploring the beautiful waters ...
30/08/2026

🌊🛶 Kerry Kayak Weekend – Sneem & Kells Bay! 🛶🌊

What a fantastic weekend away for the club exploring the beautiful waters of Sneem and Kells Bay. 🇮🇪☘️

A huge thank you to Enda Prendergast from Caragh Outdoors for guiding, coaching and supporting us throughout the weekend. There was plenty of paddling, learning, laughter and, of course, a few adventures along the way! 🌊😄

We’re delighted that everyone achieved their Level 1 Sea Kayak certification, a brilliant achievement for the whole group! 🎉👏
This is just the beginning, and everyone is now well on their journey towards developing their sea kayaking skills and new adventures. 🛶💪
A fantastic group, great teamwork and plenty of memories made along the way.

Here’s to the next adventure! 🌊🛶☘️

On a Sunday evening, a few women from Ballymore Eustace & Hollywood  &O were having a few lemonades…… the BME gals were ...
25/08/2026

On a Sunday evening, a few women from Ballymore Eustace & Hollywood &O were having a few lemonades…… the BME gals were raving about a night they had with coach Mick on the lake, and a few minutes later Hollywood coach Liam was in touch. In less than 10 minutes we had 15 committed to a kayak session instead of training at the pitch on Tuesday!

A fantastic evening with the women from Hollywood GAA &O and coach Liam.

Now we are wondering if there should be a night where both teams come to compete in some kayak games 🤔

Hollywood GAA Ballymore Eustace GAA and LGFA

24/08/2026

Matt came back to do a canoe session with our younger paddlers today. So much fun and laughter.

We started our Canoe course this evening. Huge thanks to Matt. Looking forward to next week already.
20/08/2026

We started our Canoe course this evening. Huge thanks to Matt. Looking forward to next week already.

17/08/2026

Junior night shenanigans! Great fun.

Address

Russelstown Bay
Blessington
COWICKLOW

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