May,2024
Our Ukrainian friends help with preparations for Athy, pictured with the ornate Dragon’s Head for the bow of the boat.
The first event of the year, the Athy Dragon Boat Regatta took place on Sun, 5th May 2024. The Athy Regatta is held on the River Barrow, Emily Square, Athy, Co Kildare. The Gráine Mhaol club attend this regatta every year.
The weather in Athy was fabulous and the day was very enjoyable. The Club had a great performance this year and continue to improve each year.
A large selection of photos were taken of preparing for the regatta and in Athy. Photos were taken by paddlers and our member, Adrienn Hártó. The photos are now available for viewing on our website PHOTO GALLERY.
Apr,2024
A big thanks to Julie and Mick, Louise, the committee and all involved in running today’s course. Also thanks to Mayo Sports Partnership and the Castlebar Adventure Hub.
Members agreed we all learned loads and hopefully we will improve our paddling technique and ace the Athy Regatta!
Thanks to Lough Lannagh for providing a super lunch.
Adris was club photographer on the day, check out her excellent photos in our Photo Gallery – click on link below
Extra exercises for Dragon Boaters at home – link from by Adris https://dragonanalytics.com.au/exercises-for-dragon-boaters-at-home/
Mar,2024
Earlier than usual, our lovely friends from the Grand Canal Basin came to Lough Lannagh for a visit. The ladies left a snow white Dublin on March 1st to arrive in a wet with sunny spells Castlebar. All the seasons in one day!
We had a great paddle on the lake with the 2 boats out, on Sat a.m and the boats were mixed with club members from both Clubs.
We followed on from there into the Cafe at Lough Lannagh for Pauls amazing scones and coffee. It was here that the Plurabelles presented us with an original paddle from when the Plurabelles first set up. It is a wooden paddle with the Club logo on it and it was surprisingly very light.
Some of the girls couldn’t resist the call of Croagh Patrick, so off they went and rounded off their day with climbing the mountain.
Lovely as always having the girls in Mayo, maybe this year we will get to visit them at their home on the Grand Canal.
Feb,2024
Gráine Mhaol Dragons got off to a great start for 2024 with a nice sized crew and loads of enthusiasm and a chance to try out our new compound cover and it did not disappoint ♥ Lots of plans for the Year, so let’s get this party started. New members are very welcome and after 2 sessions be hooked on Irelands fastest growing new sport. Regattas for the Club this year, include Athy in May, Carlow in June and Lough Rinn in September. 
