Welcome
Dublin’s friendliest paddling club.
Dublin Kayak Club (DKC) was established in 2024 by a group of like-minded friends all from different corners of Dublin. We share the same ambition and drive for kayaking, enjoying adventures and having the best craic every time we are on the water. DKC is based primarily on the beautiful river Liffey. Our main training ground starts from Leixlip bridge and finishes at Strawberry Hall pub along the strawberry beds.
With these combined disciplines, our members can participate in a wide variety of different trips, excursions and adventures all over Ireland, paddling with experienced and like-minded peers.
Where we paddle
Leixlip to Strawberry Beds.
The main training run. Roughly 12km of moving water with multiple weirs, play features, and the CI National Training Centre at the finish.
Lucan Weir
A small drop with a play wave at lower flows. In high water it becomes very retentive and dangerous.
Maps →Wren's Nest
The largest weir on the Liffey. A V weir with a large stopper that becomes extremely retentive in higher water. Approached with respect, walked around when in doubt.
Maps →CI Training Centre
Get-out
Take-out point. Canoeing Ireland National Training Centre at Strawberry Beds. Where the day ends.
Maps →