Death defier: Tyler Bradt on his world-record waterfall drop

Tollymore Adventure Centre has recently launched a women-only canoeing course. The set of six lessons will take place in the indoor pool at the centre and will kick off at the beginning of January 2012.

Outdoors Ireland, based adjacent to the MacGillycuddy Reeks and the Killarney Lakes, has launched three new courses.

Elaine Alexander has become the first Northern Irish women to circumnavigate Ireland by kayak.

[ 24/07/2011; ] Looking for a new challenge this summer? Well why not take part in the Blackwater Kayak Challenge.

[ 11/06/2011; ] This one-day adventure race consists of bike, hike, run and kayak.

[ 26/02/2011 09:00 to 27/02/2011 18:00. ] Wacko on the Jacko is a 3 in 1 river race weekend.

The third annual brites Lough Erne Canoe Rally will take place on 25 and 26 September 2010. It is a competitive canoeing/kayaking event open to all abilities and age groups.

Paddlefest will offer a weekend away for all juniors, giving them the opportunity to try out all the main kayaking disciplines in a safe and friendly environment.

[ 04/09/2010; ] Having hit the grand old age of 50 last year, the grand dame of Irish paddling is back once again on 4 September for her 51st birthday.