Welcome to the inny kayakers association (IKA) website ! Based in Ballymahon Co. Longford, on the river Inny, the inny kayakers association are drawn from a large catchment of local paddlers. The inny provides a c.4km stretch of prime paddling real estate with rapids containing some pour-overs, stoppers, holes and standing waves. It is the only stretch of water of this type in the midlands area. It provides the perfect run for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The inny kayakers association pride themselves on promoting safe paddling in line with the governing body, the Irish Canoe Union (ICU) safety guidelines and training structure. Trips away are plenty ! Checkout our website for all the latest news, views and happenings.
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IKA introduction to kayaking course 2009
Discover Athlone Day 14th June 09Thumbs up from the lads to the IKA at the recent Discover Athlone day.
Well done to all involved on a great day out. Some pics Here
And a worthy mention for the IKA on athlone.ie Here
IKA french alps June 09Welcome back to IKA paddlers Irene and Emmet after their french alps adventure 09.
A great week had and ICU level 4 skills awards in the bag for both!
IKA paddler Irene charges over the 'Rabioux' wave on the Durance River, French Alps. (yes that is a paddler in the wave behind Irene with the white helmet & green paddle) Woo Hoo !
More pics to follow
IKA Canoe Polo 09IKA canoe polo got off with a splash on monday 25th May 09.
Canoe polo will be every monday from 7pm till 9pm on the canal. Come along !
some more pics are Here
IKA Open Day 16th May 09Well done to all on the IKA 09 Open Day. We had a great turn out with lots of interested newbies !
IKA weekday evening summer paddlingGrab your paddle. IKA weekday evening summer sessions are back on, much to the delight of some!!
The day may vary from week to week so keep an eye on the event manager above.
IKA Annamoe 11th April 09
Cheers to Alex and Bob for leading the way. Some pics are Here
IKA bonnie Scotland trip st paddys w/e 2009The lads did good !
Youtube Here (cheers Bob) & Pics Here
Surfing 15th March 2009IKA Junior Paddler Eoghan catches some waves in Sligo.
More pics are Here
March 09 OwenweeIKA paddler Nicola rips it up on the Owenwee in her fancy new Pyranha Burn.
Local Clubs IrelandIKA were recently contacted by the gang over in localclubsireland.com to make us aware that they have listed us on their website. Their wesbite is a handy little resource. Check it out !
08th March 09 - Inny is low but still some funSure better than being at home on the couch!
Some pics Here and utube Here
IKA Bag Packing Fund Raiser 13th & 14th Feb 09A big thanks and well done to all who took part!
We raised €2,054 !
A snowy day in Feb 2009A grand soft day out paddling on the inny. It will only make ya stronger !
Pics are located Here.
IKA Clubhouse Phase 1 is done !Phase 1 of the new IKA Clubhouse is now done and dusted. Its a credit to all involved and the club as a whole.
The Phase 2 fund raising is now underway to finish the internal.
Child Protection Policy Course - Sat 07th Feb 09Well done to all who took the time to attend the Child Protection Policy course. The Irish Canoe Union Child Protection Policy is an integral component of the ICU's overall Code of Ethics & Conduct. Members should familiarise themselves with same and attend a similiar course whenever the opportunity arises. For more information see www.canoe.ie and see Here for the ICU Policy document which the IKA support and all members must adhere too.
A huge thanks to Geraldine Lacey for running an excellent course.
IKA Bundorragha River 18th Jan 09Well done to all on the IKA Bundorragha River trip Sun 18th Jan 09.
Big thanks to Dave D and Bob for leading the way.
Some pics are located Here & YouTube Here (cheers Bob).
new year surfing - Sat 03rd Jan 09Well done to the lads on the first trip of the year to sligo for some surfing.
Some pics are Here.
Fiona & Jason show how its done!
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St Stephens Day 08Well done to all on the st stephens day paddle 08. A great turn out and some interesting dressing up :) Some pics located Here and Here.
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Nice Christmas ?We hope you all had a great christmas day and santa came and left some goodies, and for some we hope he left a receipt !
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IKA 2008 highlights2008 IKA paddling has been a busy one for the club as it grows from strength to strength. A few worthy mentions on what IKA members have been up to over the year.
Congrats to IKA paddler Alex Stanley on being awarded the ICU Kayak Skills Level 5 and congrats to IKA paddler Dave Donnelly on being awarded the ICU Level 3 Instructor. A very well done to the lads from all IKA members.
As well as the usual all year round Sunday am paddling sessions and the Summer season Wednesday & Thursday pm paddling sessions and of course home trips to exotic Easkey, Wicklow, The Boyne, Enniscrone, The Deel and Achill during 2008, some worthy mentions of the IKA members who took their paddles abroad during 2008 including, Alex Stanleys trip to the French Alps/Italy, Owen Feeneys trip to Norway, the first ever foreign whitewater trip for the lads, Trevor Parker, Emmet Devereux, Irene Nooney & Ray O'Reilly to the French Alps and of course Bob, Glyn, Alex, Edel, Irene, Trevor, Emmet, Shane, Sinead and Pavlin's recent club trip to Wales. Well done to all for flying the IKA flag on foreign rivers !
Well done to IKA paddlers John O'Rourke, Rory Moorehead & Adam on their impressive 5th place finish in the canadian three of the 2008 Liffey Descent.
A well done to the IKA Thursday evening paddlers who have pretty much paddled every lake and watercourse in Co. Westmeath over the 2008 summer season and of course a big welcome to the newest IKA members who completed the IKA summer introduction to kayaking course and have decided to keep it up and join the madness!
Of course the big news of 2008 is that the new IKA clubhouse is well on its way to completion. Cheers to Bob for driving that along. We are all looking forward to the hot showers !!
As we head into 2009 we look forward to great paddling, good laughs, trips away, thrills & spills, learning new skills and as always staying safe. Happy Paddling.
IKA welsh whitewater fun 
Well done to IKA paddlers Bob, Glyn, Alex, Edel, Irene, Trevor, Emmet, Shane, Sinead and Pavlin on their whitewater wales trip. A great auld trip over was had by all. Cheers to Bob for organising and thanks to Alex for leading the way. Some pics are located Here and Here. More pics to follow.
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RSR1 Day (River Safety & Rescue)
Well done to IKA paddlers, Irene, Edel, Trevor, Emmet, Sinead, Pavlin, Shane & Adian on attending the RSR1 Course on the Inny 15th Nov 08. Cheers to Dave D for organising and big thanks to Alex for a great course which thought all paddlers new safety techniques, highlighted the importance of proper safety gear and the appropriate training on its use & of course promoting safer paddling. The course gave all attendees alot of new info to soak up and consider. Now get out and practise what you learnt!
See Here for the RSR1 course info and equipment list. IKA recommends all members attend RSR1 & RSR2 courses whenever the opportunity arises.
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Paddling news from ScotlandIKA paddler Andrew Shiels aka "Paddle Wild" sends us some pics from Scotlands rivers. To note, Andy is not one of the swimmers in the photos located Here. We hope the studying is going just as well Andy !!! Hopefully we might get a trip over to you soon. Keep the photos coming. For anyone who doesnt know Andy, he can usually be found either "going big or going home"
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Inny Wildwater Race 2008The day the irish wildwater racers came to town.
Congrats to all on a great day out. Some pics are located Here.
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Recession Paddling SessionIKA paddlers Dave D, Bob, Trevor, Emmet & Irene headed off for a recession paddling session in Mayo and Sligo on 26th Oct 08 joined by local Mayo Paddler Noel on the Lower Deel river and Sligo based IKA paddler Peter B and local Sligo paddlers Ger & John on the river Easkey. Only a few pics Here cause too busy having fun, but you get the idea :)
Trevor Parker runs the easkey gorge.
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Tarmonbarry WaveIKA Paddler John O'Rourke charging on the Tarmonbarry Wave 19th October 2008.
More pics Here and Youtube Here :)
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Boyne River TripWell done to the 21 IKA paddlers on the Boyne River trip on the 28th Sept 08. We hope you enjoyed the day. Click Here for a few more snaps. Cheers to Dave D and Bob for leading the way.
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