Rowing to Celebrate 130th Galway Regatta

4th May 2013

#rowingireland – The 130th Galway Regatta will take place on Sunday 16th June 2013 at the NUIG Sports Facilities at Dangan, Galway.

The announcement was made at a recent meeting of the Galway Regatta Committee held at the Galway Rowing Club based at the Waterside in Woodquay, Galway.

The meeting unanimously agreed to elect James Casserly as an Honorary Life Chairman for his outstanding contribution in previous years to the success of the Galway Regatta.

A call was made by the newly elected Chairman John Forde Snr for the people of Galway to once again come along on Sunday 16th June to the pavilion at Dangan and enjoy a great days rowing at this unique of Galway sporting events.

Entries for the Galway Regatta are expected from all four provinces and many of the top rowing clubs in Ireland are likely to participate. Regatta day is always a special event in the Galway sporting calendar and holds an exceptional place in the history of Galway rowing.

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