Please note that the clubs e-mail address athlunkard@gmail.com
is now once again up and running and will now be checked more regularly.
Please feel free to submit any information or queries that you may have.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Regatta News
At this time of year the club has approx. two thirds of the season completed and is coming to the business end of the season
with the upcoming national championships at the national rowing centre Iniscarra Co.cork on July 10th.The club has been
busy with crews travelling around the country attending various regattas,below is a list of results from these regattas.
Skibereen Regatta April 2009-Jessica O'Keeffe winner Junior 18 sculls
Fermoy Regatta May 17th-Dylan Grace,Sean Lawlor,Chad Reddan,Ray Murnane & Lillian Duggan(cox) winners mens novice quad
Lee Irwin & Connor Griffin winners mens Junior 14 double
Vivienne Meehan wnner Junior 18 scull
Bantry Regatta May 25th-Many of our new oarspeople were introduced for the first time to competitive racing.All rowed well and
gained much experience.The ladies squad of Clodagh Green,Aoife Willis,Jessica O'Keefe,Vivienne Meehan
and Sinead Kiely contested 5 events and returned home undefeated.
Carlow Regatta May 30th/Castleconnell Regatta June 7th-The ladies squad mentioned above achieved six wins in these regattas
combined while Lee Irwin and Conor Griffin won the Castleconnell Junior 14 doubles.
Please follow the PHOTOS link in the left hand side columnn for winning regatta photos.
Congratulations to all of our winners so far this season and all of the new oarspeople in their fist season.
And well done to the clubs captain Darren Cunningham and coaches Billy Meehan,Mike Kiely and roger Kiely.
Upcoming regattas include Monkstown(Saturday) and Lee(Sunday) of this weekend.Best of luck to all our participating oarspeople.
Results to follow.
Other News-it is hoped that the clubs news and events will be published in the city edition of the weekend Limerick Leader
so keep an eye out for that.
It has also been confirmed that the boat blessing in Honour of Mickey Phayer is being held on Fiday September 4th.
More details will follow closer to date.
Upcoming regattas
Club News
Hello all.
The club is currently at the height of its seasons activity and racing season(see Regatta news).
We are delighted to see a mixture in excess of 30 young boys and girls currently rowing with the club
at various levels up to under 18 level.Training is currently at its height of almost 7 days a week therefore
providing a great opportunity for anyboby interested in joining the club wether it be rowing or helping
out with coaching.Any coaching help would be appreciated.
This weekend saw the completion of the 10K sponsored Castletroy run on Sunday June 21.The participants
consisted of both runners and walkers stretchng their legs legs in order to raise funds for the purchasing
of a much needed safety boat/launch.This will help to bring the number of safety boats to 3 within the club.
These boats are vital for coaching and safety purposes as they escort the rowers at all times when they are on the river.
The club would like to thank greatly all those who supported the run through their donations.The Commitee
would also like to express their gratitude to all those members who were contacted directly for funds to aid the purchase of the safety boat.
The club grounds are also experiencing a face lift due to the contribution of the Limerick Civic Trust workers whose
effort has made a huge difference to the the appearance of the club especially at this time of year.
The club recently purchased a new Fillepe 4 racing boat manufactured in italy.As in the time honoured tradition of christening new boats,
Michael(Mickey) Phayer will be honored for his long time service and commitment to the club.It is hoped that the ceremony will take
place in September and details will follow.
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