Historic Boats
RNLI Volunteers Of Crosshaven And Ballycotton "Relax" By Sailing The Ketch Ilen
31st October 2024 Ilen
While most of Cork was partying to all things Jazz on the Bank Holiday Monday writes Darryl Hughes, a small group of Ballycotton and Crosshaven RNLI volunteers - together with partners and friends - enjoyed an afternoon sail on the…
Dun Laoghaire Classics Sailed By Rory O'Hanlon Getting Restoration Treatment
29th October 2024 Historic Boats
Brian Cudmore of Crosshaven was boat-spotting recently as he ambled along the waterfront at Pollenca in Mallorca, and brought to a halt by a beautifully-maintained dark blue 46ft ketch called Meermin. She rang a bell, even if deep childhood memories…
We regret to record the death of Ruth Heard, nee Ruth Healy, a leading figure in the Irish maritime, inland waterways and marine heritage movements for very many decades, and widow of Douglas Heard, founding President in 1946 of the…
Cumann Huicéirí na Gaillimhe celebrated a highly successful sailing season at its annual prizegiving ceremony. The festive event with food and music by John Beag was managed by Donal Green and committee, as chairman Cathal "Cookie" Griffin was absent due…
Wreath-Laying Ceremony and Talk to Mark 106th Anniversary of RMS Leinster Sinking Next Month
24th September 2024 Historic Boats
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in association with the National Maritime Institute of Ireland and the RMS Leinster Memorial Committee will mark the 106th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Leinster on Thursday 10 October with a wreath-laying ceremony beside…
The approach of the final Dublin Bay Sailing Club "routine Saturday" race this weekend (Saturday 28th September) is a reminder that, in their heyday from 1947 to 2000, the best way to see and experience the classic Dublin Bay 24s…
The annual Galway Docklands Festival will mark the RNLI’s 200 years of lifeboat service during its event next weekend. Galway Hooker Sailing Club and the Galway RNLI lifeboat station are hosting the festival on Saturday, September 28th, from 12 noon…
Spanish and Irish Co-operation on Armada Wrecks Theme of Seminar in Sligo
20th September 2024 Historic Boats
Strengthening co-operation between Ireland and Spain on the 1588 Armada wrecks is the theme of a National Monuments Service (NMS) seminar in Sligo on Friday, September 20th. The NMS and the Ministry of Culture, Spain are working to protect and…
Galway Firefighters Build and Row a Canvas Currach for Cancer Care West
12th September 2024 Currachs
Galway firefighters not only rowed a currach up and down the river Corrib for charity – they also built the vessel themselves. Galway Fire and Rescue Service members had decided to undertake a row for Cancer Care West, in memory…
Everything you've ever heard about County Clare is true, yet no matter how much info you've taken on board about the Banner County, it will only ever be the half of it. Boatbuilder Steve Morris of Kilrush may hail from…
West Clare Currach 'Spleodar' Restored in Mountjoy Prison and Launched on River Liffey
2nd September 2024 Currachs
The project to restore a 40-year-old West Clare currach was completed with the launch of the finished boat 'Spleodar' (Spleodar means Joy, excitement in Irish) on the River Liffey in Dublin this weekend. Working with the Mens Shed in Mountjoy…
Two Galway Hookers are among a fleet of 40 boats entered for the Cong-Galway race which takes place on Saturday (Aug 31). Six cruisers are among entries from all over the country, with participants including local sea scouts and dinghy…
While it would be something of an exaggeration to say that it has taken the Dublin Bay Water Wags 147 years to become an overnight success, there's no doubting the increasing vigour of the world's oldest One-Design class as we…
When a usually ultra-reliable source of information about the west in general - and Galway Bay in particular - admits that the stylish new hooker St Katherine glimpsed in Rossaveal is a complete mystery to him, then anyone's interest would…
Sailing History Made as Bray Sailing Club Hosts 2024 12-Foot Dinghy Championship
26th August 2024 Historic Boats
For the first time in its recent history, The Irish 12-foot Dinghy Championship moved 12km away from Dun Laoghaire to Bray Sailing Club on Saturday, 25 August. Four different 12-footers competed: (a) International 12-Foot Dinghies (b) DBSC 12-Foot Dinghies (same…
Weather Forces Postponement of Aran Hooker Regatta and Corrib Beo's Community Celebration
23rd August 2024 Weather
Weather has forced postponement of two key events in the west this weekend. The revived Féile na mBád Arainn planned for Inis Mór on Saturday, August 24th, has had to be rescheduled due to the forecast for this weekend. A…