Videos- Advanced Paddling Course
Below are the training videos taken on the day of the Advanced Paddling course by Julie and her husband Mick.
Committee & Helm’s end of year night out
Mayo Dragons, Committee and Helms meet up at end of 2023 for a meal in the House of Plates.
One of the benefits of being on the committee or being a helm, nudge nudge, wink wink 😁 We had a fab night in House of Plates.
All volunteers and helpers welcome in 2024.
Marie, Catherine and Kay in The Bridge at the end of the Committee / Helms night out.
Vivienne, Catherine and Kay finish up the night in the Bridge bar.
Our Ukrainian friends beautiful evening of Culture
Our lovely Ukrainian friends invited Club members to a beautiful evening of Song, Music and Culture on Sunday Nov 26th at 6.30pm in Macalla Hall, Lough Lannagh holiday Village. Our super talented friends put on an excellent show. And the food after the show was delicious.
Two of our Ukrainian friends, Nadiia and Sveta sang ‘Sé mo Laoch’ – well done girls , ye did a fantastic job. The ladies song featured on the Connaught Telegraph (local newspaper) facebook page! (see below).
Connaught Telegraph – 26th Nov 2023
Connaught Telegraph: Members of the Ukraine community in Castlebar singing ‘Irish Song’ at the concert tonight at Lough Lannagh Holiday Village entitled “With Ukraine in Our Hearts.”View Here: https://fb.watch/pmv9JkIrrM/
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Svita’s nice thank you message on Graine Mhaol whatsapp.
Upcoming Club Events
APRIL 15th : Julie Doyle from IDBA will run a Helm Training day for the club in Lough Lannagh. 4 members will attend and 2 previously trained helms are due to be signed off.
This course was made possible by Mayo Sports Partnership, who we are very grateful to for their sponsorship of the training.
APRIL 30TH : Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club take part in the first IDBA regatta of the year, which will be held in Athy. A super fun filled day out with loads of craic.
Mayo Dragons will take part in the first IDBA regatta of 2023 in Athy, Co Kildare. A very popular regatta on the Mayo Dragons annual schedule. This year 17 members are expected to attend.
JUNE (date to be decided) : Annual social hill walk on the Grainuaile Loop Walk , Achill followed by lunch at Alices in The Sound. Great day expected.
SEPT 11TH : Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club will take part in the last IDBA regatta of the year. This year the club are making a weekend of it and staying in the locality of Lough Rinn.