Crinniú na mBád 2009

24th August 2009

Kinvara in Co. Galway had a successful Crinniú na mBád 2009 festival (August 21–23), the traditional boats attracting many entrants and spectators. Meaning 'Gathering of the Boats', Crinniú na mBád is held every August and brings us back in time to when the majestic Galway Hookers transported turf or peat to Kinvara. We've got some images by Pádraig de hUltanach you must see...

Below: Turf being unloaded from a bád mór at the quayside in Kinvara, Co. Galway following the Turf Race from Connemara to Kinvara

Below: Dhá Bháid Mór a sheoladh i Rás na Móna o Connemeara go Cinn Mhara an Sathairn seo chaite

Above: Treasna an line i Cinn Mhara i Rás na Móna o Connemeara go Cinn Mhara an Sathairn seo chaite

Photos: Pádraig de hUltanach

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