TonysThomastownTango

Event Cancelled

2008-02-09T15:58:00.000-08:00

We are sorry to have to report the event has had to be cancelled. The wier in Thomastown had suffered some damaged as a result of the high waters last summer. The damage at the time was minor and hadnt affected the hole much other than to make it a little shallower.

But as the water level dropped following the high waters of 2 or 3 weeks ago the force of the water tore the River Left arm of the wier apart. The debris litters the area around the hole it is no longer possible for us to host an event there.

We were aware of the possibility of further damage to the wier by high water but had little time to affect any change. As a result of the extensitve damage it is no longer possible for us to host the event in Thomastown and have had to cancelled the event.

Sorry to all those who were eagerly anticipating the event. We will however be contacting Kilkenny County Council shortly to inform them of the situation. The wier not only served as a local play spot for paddlers but it also services the water wheel of Grennans Mill. We are unaware of the impact the damage to the wier has had to its operations. But we are hoping this coupled with the popularity of the site for paddling will encourage the council to act. We will keep you all informed of any further details.

We will post a few phtos of the wier here shortly. Caution is advised when paddling in and around the wier.

Again Sorry

yours

WITKC

http://www.witkc.com

Short Promo Video Available

2007-11-06T12:31:00.000-08:00

here is a short video of the ideo condition we are hoping to get the hole at for the competition. Also a first glimpse at the hole for those of you who have never been there.

later

WITKC

the venue

2007-10-25T08:26:00.002-07:00

The event will take place at the Hole on Thomastown Wier, for more information on the hole visit www.irishwhitewater.com.

http://www.irishwhitewater.com/river_guide/river.php?id=312

The venue

2007-10-25T08:26:00.001-07:00

2007-10-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

Tony's Thomastown Tango

Fun Kayak Rodeo

8th March 2008

Thomastown Hole

Thomastown

Co. Kilkenny

Ireland

The format for the event will be as follows Mens & Womens Sport and Expert Class Rodeo and The Rideckculess Race.

More information will be made available nearer to the date. As the event is entirely dependant on water the date of the event may have to shift a week forward or backwards to achieve best water levels.

For more information email us at wit_kayaking@yahoo.com