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The Riverfest 2005 is over and down Shannonside we’re all looking forward to next year...

Rumours are that the big air ramp next year is going to be under lights! However we’re not quite finished with this year yet. Congratulations to the winners:

Freestyle SPRINT

Mens : Shane - TEVA Booties (Munster Dive)
Ladies: Kate - Skook Helmet (Munster Dive)
Juniors: Conor - PlayBoater Deck, VOUCHER(Munster Dive, Tiglin)

QUEEN OF THE WAVE

Joe Ryan - Who would have thought that Joe would hog onto the wave for so long…..hmmmm:-)

Great Outdoors Voucher

X - PRESSION SESSION

Mens : Tim - Kokatat shirt and Voucher (Irish Canoe Outfitters, Great Outdoors)
Sports: Barry - Kokatat B/A (Irish Canoe Outfitters)
ladies : Kala - Hoodie (Munster Dive)
Juniors: Ronan - HF T – Rope (Munster Dive)


BIG AIR RAMP

Mens : Andy - IR Thermal (Munster Dive)
Ladies: Kate - Kokatat Shirt (Irish Canoe Outfitters)
Juniors: Ronan - IR Shortie Cag (Munster Dive)

There were also a few other prizes to give out

Mick Reynolds for being Mick Reynolds and getting the crowd going
Conor for being the youngest competitor
Ed for breaking his paddles – yet another paddle broken in Limerick :-)

Voucher (Irish Canoe Outfitters)
Voucher (Irish Canoe Outfitters
Voucher (Munster Dive)

Thanks to all for coming down and getting involved. With an event such as this there’s lots of work that goes in and the support of people make it happen.
A massive THANKS to

O’ Faoloin Furniture Design for building the Air Ramp & all who helped out Fri, Sat, Sunday
University of Limerick Kayak Club & Tony the bus driver
Killaloe Activity Centre & Dragon Boats

All the Sponsors that provided such great prizes and support at the event

Mark @ Munster Dive Centre,
Colm @ Irish Canoe Outfitters

Also Thanks to

Paul @ Great Outdoors
Kipper @ Tiglin
Curragower Pub
Trintiy Rooms
ESB
Clohessy’s
Rosco

So now I think it’s officially over! Looking forward to next year’s event all ready! Stay tuned for photos of the event on the UL Kayak Club Web page in the next few days http://kayak.csn.ul.ie