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Liffey Descent 2026
The thrills and spills were in short supply as the Liffey Descent passed through Lucan on Saturday last.
This was due to the shortage of water after our long hot summer. Paddlers found it an extremely difficult event with water so low, and even still in places.
At Lucan, it was impossible for any long boats to shoot the weir, and so it was a case of get out and slide the craft down, and off again on their merry way.
Nevertheless, the crowd cheered them on excitedly, helped by the riverside commentary of Tom Egan, which was much appreciated.
With baited breath, some craft braved the salmon steps successfully, much to the delight of the onlookers.
A South African K2 crew, were first to the finish line, with a French pair coming second. These were actually the first two boats through Lucan.
We came across this pair shooting the weir back in 1967, with plenty of water about! Wonder who they were!
Well done to all involved!
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