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Liffey Descent
Every Autumn the River Liffey's waters are raised by a controlled flooding allowing a long distance canoe race to ride the rapids.
Templemills Weir
The Liffey Descent 2013 will be held on 28th September starting at 12 noon. Follow the canoeists as they navigate the weirs along the river Liffey in the 2012 descent.
Liffey Descent
Templemills Weir
Since 1959 the Liffey Descent has been an almost annual event on the River Liffey, and has become of the most exciting events in the canoeing world calendar.
Over the Weir
Templemills Weir
The canoe race starts up river of Straffan and continues for 28 kilometres to Island Bridge.
Lucan Weir
The weir at Lucan is V shaped, the easier approach is on the right, with the main flow and a high drop on the left.
Lucan Weir
Lucan Weir
Over the years the event has grown in popularity and now attracts many canoeists and clubs from over seas.
Lucan Weir
Lucan Weir
The event is usually held in September on the week end that the ESB - Electric Supply Company floods the river.
Final Straight
Final Stretch
After successfully crossing 10 weirs the canoeist finish at the Trinity Boat Club.