A flotilla of yachts and fishing boats will converge on Galway Bay Sailing Club (GBSC) this Monday evening for a memorial service for mariners.
The event is scheduled for 7 pm at GBSC on May 8th, just a day after An Tóstal’s regatta off Salthill.
The service, which is being organised by Pierce Purcell, aims to remember former members, supporters, fishermen who died at sea and to pay tribute to the rescue agencies.
The RNLI will lead the flotilla from Renville Point, and Oranmore Search and Rescue, Galway Bay Sub-Aqua Club and junior sailors will also take part.
Prayers and poetry readings onshore will be conducted by Oranmore’s parish priest, Fr Diarmuid Hogan, and Rev Anthony Previté of the Church of Ireland.
“It was difficult during Covid to acknowledge members' and supporters’ contribution,” Purcell said.
“This is a real community event, and we welcome everyone to come along and experience how sailing has grown in recent years and the participation and interaction on the bay,” he said.
He advises those attending to arrive at GBSC by 6.30 pm on Monday evening, May 8th, for the event from 7 pm.
The Irish Coast Guard has requested that no drones be flown in the area between 7 pm and 8 pm on Monday for safety reasons.
For more information, contact Pierce Purcell at 087-2793821.