Glenans Irish Sailing Club says there has been a tremendous reponse to its fundrising drive launched earlier this month. The club, which provides sail training at its bases in Baltimore and Clew Bay, needs to raise 75,000 euro by the end of the month to secure its future and prepare for the next phase of its development.
Thanks to the generosity of its members and supporters 68,000 euro has been collected. So with just days to go to the deadline Glenans is only a few thousand euro short of its target.
Glenans Chairman Paul Rossiter thanked all thoes who supported the appeal, adding "we are now very close to achieving one of the main elements of our rescue plan."
Thousands of Irish sailors had their first taste of the sea through Glenans and the club remains determained to insure the same opportunity is available to thousands more in the years ahead.
The Club is offering long-term membership to those who support the appeal. Five-year, Ten-year and Life Memberships are available for Euro 250, Euro 350 and Euro 500 respectively.
To subscribe please contact Glenans on 028 20630, check the website www.gisc.ie
