Feb,2025
Our first ‘Come and Try’ sessions have been a fantastic success, and we’re thrilled to see so many new faces trying out this exciting and social water sport.
A huge thank you to The Connaught Telegraph and Mayo News for their excellent coverage of our Come and Try dragon boat sessions. The response from the newspapers has been amazing, with enquiries flying in and places filling up fast!
We also want to express our gratitude to our club members for spreading the word, inviting friends and promoting our taster sessions online.
🚣♀️ Still a few spaces left!
If you’d like to give it a go, we still have some places available for our next Come and Try session on Saturday, 22nd February. No experience is needed, and all equipment will be provided.
📞 To book a place, contact Louise on 087-2250704
Feb,2025
Press Release 3/2/2025
Looking for something different? Want a change from your usual workout routine and try an exciting outdoor activity? Castlebar’s Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club is inviting the public to experience a free “Come and Try” session on Lough Lannagh this February.
Dragon Boating, originating from ancient China, is a team sport where a 22-person narrow boat—comprising 20 paddlers, a drummer, and a helm—work together in perfect rhythm. It’s an invigorating workout that builds strength, endurance and coordination, especially in the upper body, while allowing you to train outdoors in nature.
Picture yourself paddling in sync with a team, enjoying the fresh air and gliding across the stunning waters of Lough Lannagh—it’s fitness, camaraderie and fun all in one, offering a unique alternative to traditional exercise.
The Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club was established in 2015 as a cancer survivors’ club, but over time, it expanded to welcome friends and family of survivors, creating a supportive and inclusive community. In February the club is launching a recruitment drive for 2025.
The club offers two types of paddling sessions, Regatta & Fitness Sessions – for those looking for a competitive and more intensive training experience. And Social Paddling Sessions – a less strenuous but still engaging way to stay active and have fun.
The club paddles on Saturday morning and Tuesday evenings from February to November. Throughout the season, members also enjoy social outings, nights out, coffee mornings and home and abroad regattas.
The Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club is open to both men and women, aged 18 and over and beginners are welcome. Paddlers are provided with buoyancy aids so just bring yourself and a sense of adventure!
Come and Try Sessions: Saturday, February 15th & 22nd
To book your place, call Louise at (087) 225 0704 (spaces limited)
Press Release for Connacht Telegraph and Mayo News 3rd February 2025
