Shannon Estuary and River
Illustrated Talks On Shannon's Natural Heritage Throughout February
17th January 2013 Shannon Estuary
#Shannon - MulkearLIFE and Inland Fisheries Ireland have announced details of a series of free illustrated talks taking place in Limerick throughout February on the extraordinarily rich natural heritage of Ireland, and in particular the Lower Shannon. The talks form…
Shannon Estuary Plan to Develop Ireland's Second Biggest Port Goes to Public Consultation
16th January 2013 Shannon Estuary
#shannonestuary – The people of Clare, Kerry and Limerick are being invited to attend one of a series of public consultations on a major strategic plan for the future development and management of marine-related industry and tourism along Ireland's largest…
#OLYMPIC SHIP - A 82,562 dwt dry bulk-carrier, London 2012, weighed anchor today having recently docked at the Aughinish Alumina jetty, on the Shannon Estuary, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Liberian flagged vessel which has a draft of more than 14m…
#SHANNON PORTS- A draft masterplan Vision 2041, to develop port infrastructure and services for the Shannon Estuary over the next three decades, has been published by Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC). The masterplan for Ireland's second largest port which has…
#foynes – The 50th annual general meeting of Foynes Yacht Club was held recently at its Shannon Estuary Clubhouse writes Gerry Ryan The attendance was, as Commodore Tom Murray described, 'overwhelming' for this very special golden jubilee annual meeting of…
#SHANNON FLOODING - Galway Bay FM reports that Galway county councillors have postponed making any decision on an Oireachtas report into flooding in areas adjacent to the River Shannon. The move was taken on the suggestion of Cllr Dermot Connolly…
#SHANNON FOYNES – An operating profit close to €2.9m for last year (up from €2.5m in 2011) was recorded by Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) according to yesterday's Irish Times. SFPC recorded a 2.2 per cent rise in turnover to…
#foynes – The last long race of the Foynes Yacht Club season took place last Sunday to the Clare coastal village of Cappa for members of Foynes Yacht Club writes Gerry Ryan. The Officer of the Day, Ger Reidy sent…
#foynes – The Foynes Flying Boat Museum took a major step toward receiving full accreditation from the Heritage Council under a programme that aims to raise minimum standards in the sector. The County Limerick tourist attraction, which entered the Museum…
Over 30 Yachts to Contest WIORA Sailing at Foynes on the Shannon Estuary
3rd July 2012 Shannon Estuary
#wiora – Over 30 yachts are coming from clubs in Sligo, Mayo, Westport; Galway, Clifden; Kerry, Fenit; Kilrush, Lough Derg, Inniscealtra and Dromineer, Mountshannon, and from the east coast, Howth Yacht Club to race on the scenic Shannon Estuary in next weeks…
Preparations for WIORA Sailing Week Continue with Carrigaholt Yacht Race
18th June 2012 Shannon Estuary
#foynes – On Sunday next Foynes Yacht Club willl be hosting the annual Carrigaholt race, where all classes will participate in racing writes Gerry Ryan. Classes 1, 2, White Sails and the Mermaid fleet will be competeing for the Carrigaholt trophy. It…
#MERMAID – Last weekend the weather did not dampen the spirits of the participants who took part in Munster Mermaid Championship's at Foynes Yacht Club to coincide with the Foynes Irish Coffee writes Gerry Ryan. Thirteen boats travelled from the…
#FUN ON THE SHANNON – Today is the last day of the Foynes Irish Coffee Festival, where there is still plenty to do and see during this afternoon's line-up of the festival programme. In port the public will be able…
#SHANNON ESTUARY – This coming bank holiday weekend the Munster Mermaid Championships will take place at Foynes Yacht Club with an entry of 15 boats so far writes Gerry Ryan. Racing will take place over two days, one race on…
Foynes Yacht Club Looks Back on Fifty Years Sailing on the Shannon Estuary
23rd May 2012 Shannon Estuary
#FOYNES YC – On Sunday last Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary celebrated Commodore's Day, which was a very nostalgic event, because a special handsewn tapestry with the club logo, and with the words 'Foynes yacht club' and the…
#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…
