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The "Lovely Anne" Restoration Project

Sat, 17 November
In association with Bádóirí an Cladaig, Port of Galway Sea Scouts, various Sailing Clubs in Galway City & County, and the wider Claddagh Community, Galway Bay Boat Tours is embarking on a new community based project to restore the “Lovely Anne” Gleoiteog and roll out a series of Traditional Sail...
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"Bádóirí" Dinner 2018

Tue, 30 October
The Boatmen Dinner 2018 turned out to be a pleasant event. The dining room of Merriman Hotel was crowded with the boatmen and their families, each one enjoying the meal and sharing in company and laughter. After the dinner, a video honoured the memory of one of the last great Boatmen, Matt Casey ,...
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Féile an tSrutháin - Carraroe

Fri, 24 August
Saturday 25th August 10.00 am Sea fishing 03.00 pm Gleoteoga Beaga & Móra Race Sunday 26th August 03.00 pm Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid Race
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Féile Báid Seoil - Inishmaan

Wed, 15 August
Sunday 19th August 11.00 pm: Skippers meeting on the pier 12.00.pm: Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid race Sailors dinner in the pub after the race
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Cruinniú na mBád - Kinvara

Thu, 09 August
On the third weekend of August many hookers take part in a three-day revival of the old working days: after loading the boats with turf in Connemara, the hookers sail to Kinvara for Cruinniú na mBád - The Gathering of the Boats - which represents a celebration of the commerce traditions once...
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Féile Chuigéal

Thu, 26 July
Our next meeting is Féile Chuigéil : see you in Lettermullan during the last weekend of July (28th 29th). Saturday at 3 p.m. Gleoiteoga Móra and Gleoiteoga Beaga Race Sunday at 3 p.m. Báid Mhóra and Leathbháid Race Skipper meeting at 2.00 pm on Barrett's Pier both Sat. and Sun.
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Roundstone Regatta

Wed, 18 July
Gleoiteoga Móra & Beaga Race on Saturday at 3 pm. Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid Race on Sunday at 3 pm. Meeting of Skippers and Crew at 2 pm on Saturday & Sunday.
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Mc Dara Festival

Mon, 09 July
Sunday 15th July Skipper meeting at 12.30 on Mace Pier. Gleoiteoga Móra & Beaga race at 1.00 in Mace. Monday 16th July Holy Mass on the island at 12. Skipper meeting at 2.00 on the island. Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid race at 2.30, starting at the Island.
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Féile na mBád - Kilkieran

Fri, 29 June
Race of Gleoiteoga Móra & Beaga Saturday at 3.00 - Skipper meeting at 2.30. Race of Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid Sunday at 2.30. - Skipper meeting at 2.00 Good luck!
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Féile na mBád Spiddal

Fri, 22 June
The races for Báid Mhóra and Leath Bháid will be on tomorrow at 2.30. Skippers meeting at 2. Good luck!
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Rosmuck Races

Thu, 07 June
Gleoiteoga Móra & Gleoiteoga Beaga (Léig 1 & 2) Races will be held on Saturday at 1.30 pm. Báid Mhóra & Leath Bháid Raceswill be held on Sunday at 1.30 pm. Skippers Meeting at 1.00pm on both days - Good luck!
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Bádóirí an Claddagh

Wed, 23 May
The Races for all classes of Galway Hookers (Báid Mhóra, Leath Bháid, Gleoiteoga Móra & Gleoiteoga Beaga) will be held on Sundays off the Beach Road. The R.I.B. will collect one from each boat for the skipper meeting at 2:15, the race will start immediately. There will be a dinner for the boat...
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Celebrating the past

Fri, 12 January
This year marks an important milestone for our Association, which was established 40 years ago. We have chosen to celebrate this birthday with a special gift to our followers: a photo gallery collecting images of the glorious past days of Galway hooker. We do hope that young generations will be...
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Rásaí na Húicéirí, the book

Thu, 23 November
Galway Hookers Association and Seanchaí Editions are happy to invite you to the launch of the new book “ Rásaí na Húicéirí - Galway Hokers Regattas ”. The venue: Tigh Khitt , the date: Saturday 2nd December at 8 p.m. Click HERE for more info or to buy it.
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Boatmen Dinner 2017

Sat, 21 October
The Boatmen Dinner 2017 turned out to be a pleasant event. The dining room was crowded with the boatmen and their families, each one enjoying the meal and sharing in company and laughter. At the end of the dinner, Donncha said a few words, reporting the activities of GHA, what was achieved till...
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RIB

Wed, 11 October
The Galway Hooker Association has a RIB type boat for attending the regattas during the sailing season. Aboard with the RIB skipper, the race referee is there to assure that the races are run fairly and also to assist in any accident or emergency that might occur during the regatta. Like all...
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Navigation Course

Wed, 11 October
The Galway Hooker Association is providing a shore-based course in navigation for its members with the support of the BIM FLAG scheme. Galway Hooker sailors are naturally gifted mariners and this course in Coastal Navigation will enhance their expertise at sea. It is also a great opportunity for...
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Húicéirí, Galway Hookers, the Book

Tue, 21 February
Hot out of Press! Húicéirí - Galway Hookers , has been recently published by Seanchaí Editions. After an overview of the hookers, their History and an outlook on their future, the book presents also a detailed boat's profile for every craft sailing during the Summer season 2016. Click here if you...
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