Shannon Estuary and River

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Monday, 14 May 2012 11:56

Foynes Yacht Club Prepares for Commodore's Day

#FOYNES – Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary celebrates Commodore's Day this Sunday writes Gerry Ryan. Traditionally, it is the biggest annual social occasion when member's entertain their family and friend's with a 'fun day' at the Club and this the event is set to be extra special because…

Monday, 07 May 2012 17:03

Foynes Yachts Make Successful Cruise to Limerick

#FOYNES – On Saturday last the annual cruise to Limerick city took place with a flotilla of yachts leaving Foynes Yacht Club at 2pm as part of the Riverfest celebrations writes Gerry Ryan. This is the fourth year that this particular cruise was organised, and of course as member's know, it is…

Saturday, 28 April 2012 08:54

Foynes Hosts Emergency Ship Fire Drills

#SHANNON ESTUARY – The Maritime Journal reports that a simulated fire and rescue drill simulating a fire on board a ship took place in Foynes Port this week. Limerick County Fire & Rescue Service with the assistance of Shannon Foynes Port Company and Celtic Tugs which operates a fleet of …

Sunday, 22 April 2012 17:09

Foynes Prepares for Mermaid Race

#FOYNES – Next Sunday the Dublin Bay Mermaid fleet of Foynes Yacht Club will be in action on the waters of the Shannon Estuary for the 'Inaugural' golden jubillee race writes Gerry Ryan Mermaid class captain, Darragh McCormack is hoping to have a full fleet of Mermaid's (10 in all) for…

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 12:16

Over Forty Yachts Sign up for WIORA week on the Shannon

46 craft have put pen to paper for WIORA, and it is envisaged that 50 craft will be taking to the water's of the Shannon Estuary for Foyne Yacht Club's golden jubilee and it hosting of the West of Ireland Offshore Racing (WIORA) Championship's from Wednesday, July 11 to Saturday,…

Monday, 20 February 2012 12:31

Mass to Launch Foynes Yacht Club Golden Jubilee

#FOYNES – LAST Friday evening the first 'kick-start' to the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the founding of Foynes Yacht Club was held writes the Club's Gerry Ryan. A mass was concelebrated for deceased members, and present members by Cannon O'Keeffe and Fr. Noonan of Foynes Parish. A magnificent…

Saturday, 14 January 2012 23:41

Foynes Yacht Club Prepares for Jubilee Year

#FOYNES – Preparations are getting under way at Foynes Yacht Club for the golden jubilee of the club this year. On Sunday, January 22 a traditional Irish music session will take with the group, Creeves Wrenboy's taking to the stage at 5pm for what promises to be a spectacular event…