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Paddle, Delicious Scones and Good Company!

Apr,2025

The before and the after…. beautiful misty a.m for our first Mayo Dragon paddling session on Saturday morning…but worth it all for Pauls Scones, homemade jams and cream, fresh coffee in Lough Lannagh after our double paddling session.

Photo: Many thanks to Noel for photo for Shore Duty and taking some shots of two boats out on Lough Lannagh.

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Thank you to IDBA and Mayo Sports Partnership

Apr,2025

Many thanks to Julie Doyle of the Irish Dragon Boat Association for facilitating a fantastic Graine Mhaol Dragon BoatParticipation Coach Course at Lough Lannagh last Sunday. All our helms are delighted to have this level of coaching under their belts in the beautiful surrounds of Lough Lannagh house.

Clodagh Flynn from Medb’s Dragons, Sligo joined the course also.

Many thanks to Mayo Sports Partnership for helping us to make this possible and for their continued support over the years.

Julie Doyle demos dragon boat stroke to three participants.

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Come & Try Photos – 15th February 2025

Feb,2025

To see photos of Come & Try 15th February Visit the Photo Gallery on our website – Click here.

Try Dragon Boating on Lough Lannagh – Something Different! A new way to get fit and have fun

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)

www.mayodragonboat.com

Press Release for Connacht Telegraph and Mayo News 3rd February 2025

Athy, First Regatta of the Year

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.