The event is being held in Germany.
Ireland will be competing at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany for the first time this weekend.
The Chinese sport sees forty-foot paddling boats decorated with dragon designs and each vessel is carved with a dragon's head at the bow and a tail in the stern.
The Sport has become very popular in Ireland, with 19 clubs spread across the country.
Carlow Dragon Boat Club member Anita Comerford says it means everything to be part of the squad:
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
Clough Ballacolla And Crookedwood To Clash In Leinster Junior Final
The game takes place this Sunday.
Westmeath GAA Beginning Hunt For New Hurling Manager
Kevin O'Brien's reign came to an end yesterday.
Portlaoise Panthers In Cup Action
The games takes place this Saturday.
Ireland Welcome Argentina To Aviva Stadium
It's Ireland's first game since July.
Westmeath Confirm Departure Of Hurling Manager Kevin O'Brien
O'Brien spent one year as manager.
Westmeath's Jason Daly Retires From Inter-County Football
The goalkeeper ends his career having won a Leinster medal.
Lough Lene Aiming To Kick On In Leinster Championship
The Westmeath side take on Shelmaliers this Sunday.
Shinrone Take On St Martin's In Leinster Camogie Semi-Final
The Offaly side are just 60 minutes away from a final.
Kilcormac Killoughey Travel To Naas For Leinster Championship Opener
The Offaly Champions are aiming to reach the semi-finals.
Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Ireland
Ireland take on Argentina this Friday.
CCFL: Mullingar Athletic Win Seven Goal Thriller
Week nine results provided plenty of goals.
The Harps Set To Host Ballyhale Shamrocks In Leinster Championship
The Laois side won the county title for the first time last month.
Clough Ballacolla And Crookedwood To Clash In Camogie Decider
The final takes place this Sunday.
Tullamore Forward "Gutted" Following Leinster Championship Exit
The Offaly side fell short against Cuala on Sunday.
Buccaneers Pick Up Vital Win In AIL
Darin Claasen's team defeated Monkstown.
We Have To Up Our Game - The Down's Manager
The Westmeath side were two point winners over Clonguish on Sunday.
Tullamore Fall Short Against Cuala
Con O'Callaghan's late two pointer sealed victory for Cuala.
Former Ireland Basketball Captain "Feeling Good" Despite Prostate Cancer Battle
Timmy McCarthy discusses his life in his new book.
Milltown Secure Convincing Win In Leinster Intermediate Championship
The Kildare side were dominant in their win over Mostrim.
