WHY do canoeists love Straffan, The K Club’s local village in Kildare? Because the annual Liffey Descent – one of the most exciting boat races in Europe – takes place here every year.
Easy rider… the watery slopes of the Liffey are both feared and revered by brave canoeists
Welcome to our community blog at Firstlight The K Club where it’s all downhill once a year on the fast-paced waters of the River Liffey!
Firstlight The K Club is lucky to be situated in one of three Irish counties the majestic River Liffey runs through. The 125km [78 mile] river meanders through our 550-acre country estate in Kildare and leads into the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay.Since 1960 the River Liffey has attracted thousands of keen canoeists of all ages who have braved the 17-mile Liffey Descent and the shorter Junior Liffey Descent over the years.
The race has always been renowned for its great paddling conditions
The race has always been renowned for its great paddling conditions, largely due to the release of an extra 30 tonnes of water from the Poulaphouca reservoir to bring the river up to flood levels for the race.
This year the Liffey Descent will be on October 8th and starts within the grounds of the K Club, so if you’re thinking of taking a look at this face-paced event then come and stop by The K Club, where a very warm welcome awaits.
Firstlight The K Club is the private residence club at The K Club and could be your home from home for a guaranteed three weeks a year. Prices of gorgeous apartments and homes with titled interest start at €49,900 and your purchase gives you access to family residential membership at the exclusive K Club.
Saturday kitchen... and Sundays and Mondays – relax whatever day of the week, because we’re flexible on the times you want to stay in your designer apartment or home
So whether you’re in Kildare to play golf on one of our two legendary Arnold Palmer courses or you’re heading to the Curragh or Punchestown horse-racing festivals in Naas, Firstlight The K Club is the perfect location for your holiday in Ireland.
The K Spa, claypigeon shooting, fishing and horse-riding are all here on your doorstep – as well as three wonderful restaurants on our golf and spa country resort. Or take a day out to simply head down to the river in Straffan on Oct 8th and cheer on the canoeists.
Whatever you decide while you’re in residence with us, you’re never far from the action!
Catherine Monaghan
Project director, Firstlight The K Club
Stop by and say hi after the Liffey Descent race
Our sales office is open any time you wish to pop by while you’re at the K Club –or book a special-rate Discovery Package and we’ll look after you, give you a tour and welcome you every year at your holiday home here at the K Club!
Talk to our friendly sales staff and discover the five-star lifestyle at The K Club you could enjoy at a fraction of the price of a luxury holiday home.
Call +353 1 6107111 to arrange your Discovery Trip to Firstlight The K Club.
