It’s a wonderful time of the year for sailors, and anyone who likes the water and ‘messin’ about in boats’ – it’s summertime and there’s plenty of activity on the water. All through July and August, Achill are running their
Sailing
1st July – NYC Junior Regatta 2009. Racing main and harbour fleet for 420, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Feva, Topper and Optimists. Three races followed by barbecue, prizegiving and disco
3rd July – ISORA Lyver Trophy Night, Holyhead-Howth Race, IRC & White Sails, National YC
3rd – 4th July – Mirror Nationals, Lough Ree YC
4th – 5th July – Topper Munster Championship, Mullaghmore SC
4th – 5th July – SB3 East Coast Championships, Royal Irish YC
4th–5th July – Garelochs, RNIYC
4th – 5th July – Multihull Northern Championships, Ballyholme YC
6th – 10th July – Cadet Sailing Course, RNIYC
29th June – 3rd July – Nevsail Watersports Summer Camp, The Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare. Training courses in sailing, sail boarding, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing, children and adults, beginners to experienced. Tel: Dave 086 330 8236 or email: [email protected]
4th July – 30th August – Achill Yawl Sailing Festival; Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla. A series of weekly races at Achill Island during July and August involving Traditional Achill Yawl Sailing Boats
6th –10th July – Nevsail Watersports Summer Camp, The Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare. Training courses in sailing, sail boarding, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing, children and adults, beginners to experienced. Tel: Dave 086 330 8236 or email: [email protected]
Canoeing
4th July – Kayak Canoe Instruction – 1 Star Kayak or Canoe Proficiency Skills Course, Saturday, 10am – 4pm (1 day)
Rowing
5th July – Fossa Rowing Club Regatta, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Other
1st – 5th July – Tri Athlone TriFest , Co. Westmeath. A family and sporting event incorporating Waterways Ireland, TriAthlone involves swimming, cycling and running. Activities for all ages
2nd – 5th July – Kells Summer Festival 2009. Celebrating it's 18th anniversary this year, the Kells Heritage Festival will feature vibrant music and comedy acts, family carnivals, street art and workshops
3rd – 17th July – Gougane Barra Adventure Fortnight. Outdoor and adventure activities including kayaking in Loch Allua and rock climbing, hill walks, cycling trips – and kayaking courses for people of all skill levels during July
4th July – Cork City Sports, UCC Sports Complex, The Mardyke, Cork City. One of the largest annual international athletics events in Ireland
4th July – Independence Day at The Bay. The First Annual ‘Independence Day at the Bay 5K’ presented by Irish Running Tours has something that appeals to everyone. This July 4th race includes a 5K road race along the beautiful Atlantic coastline in historic Salthill, Galway, and a 1K kid’s fun run/walk
4th July – Tri to Beat Cancer Triathlon, Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Contact John O’Reilly at +353 (0)87 2648668 or email: [email protected]
4th July – Achill Half Marathon, Achill Island. Breathtaking scenery, post-race barbecue, and a marathon pack filled with goodies for participants. Get over there!
4th July – Lisnaskea Water Festival, Cavan Town. Launch at Enniskillen on 8pm on FridayJuly 4, the carnival continues with fishing competitions, boat trips on the River Erne, tours of Inis Rath Island, canoe lessons, etc. Email: [email protected]
4th – 5th July – Maharees Regatta, Castlegregory. Currach races for men, women and under-age boys and girls. Tel: 066 7139445
Angling – Sea
Date TBC – Killybegs International Sea Angling Festival. Now in it’s 47th year, call +353 (0)74 9731137 for more information
Date TBC – Donegal Deep Sea Angling Competition, Rathmullan, Donegal. Two day international event of whitefish. Closed Medal competition. Tel: Niall Doherty +353 (0)74 918 5129
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