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.
Jan,2024
Superb evening on Friday November 17th, Bridge St Bar, Castlebar, 7pm till late!
For our end of year get together we are organising a ‘Sip and Dip’ upstairs in Bridge St bar, Castlebar, followed by some finger food, drinks and mingling 😊
A 90-minute themed painting party guided and instructed by a professional artist between 7pm and 8.30pm/9pm. We will decide on the theme to paint on the day.
Easels, aprons, brushes and paints are supplied and a canvas each to take home with your masterpiece. It’s just for a bit of fun, so don’t worry if you can’t paint like Picasso 🎨 I can’t either 😅
€20 per person includes all supplies and food and you may buy your own drinks in the bar throughout the evening.
Thanks, Helen
A big thanks to the artists Tina & Susan from Susan Malone SMart Art School, Cavendish Lane and also to Declan in the Bridge Street Bar.
See photos of after the evening. Click below
Jan,2024
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.
Apr,2023
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.
See EVENTS page for full yearly schedule here
