We’ve championships to spare this week – Fireballs in France (if you happen to be there), 1720s in Baltimore, Laser Nationals in Lough Derg, Etchells at Howth, Squibs in Dun Laoghaire, and GP14s in Sligo. What a wealth! Adding to the cosmopolitan flavour of this week’s event list, Germany hosts the 8th European Canoe Polo Championships at Essen. Lots of angling, particularly the 4-day International festival at Cobh, and Heritage Week kicks off in Kilkenny on Saturday the 22nd and continues all around the country with activities for all the family. This is August going out with a bang!
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Monday 24th to Monday the 31st of August
Sailing
4th July–30th August – Achill Yawl Sailing Festival, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. A series of weekly races during July and August involving Traditional Achill Yawl Sailing Boats
15th–28th August – Fireball International Week and World Championships, La Rochelle, France
27th–29th August – 1720 Irish National Championships, Baltimore SC
27th–30th August – Irish Laser National Championships, Lough Derg YC
29th August – Lee Overlay RAYC Day Race, Royal Alfred YC
29th August – Topper Traveller 3, Ballyholme YC
29th–30th August – Etchells Nationals, Howth YC
29th–30th August – CLYC Cruiser Regatta, Carlingford Lough YC
29th–30th August – Squib East Coast Championships, Royal Irish Yacht Club
29th–31st August – GP14 Irish Championship, Sligo YC
30th August – Foynes to Cappa, Classes 1 & 2, White Sails and Mermaids, Foynes YC
30th August – Portmagee Regatta, Portmagee, Co. Kerry. This Regatta offers Seine Boat racing – unique to South Kerry. Tel: 066 9477 106/086 809 5022
Canoeing
19th–23rd August – 8th European Canoe Polo Championships, Essen, Germany
24th and 27th August – Level 2 Kayak Instructor Assessment and Level 2 Kayak Instructor Course, Irish Canoe Union, ICU Training Centre
Coastal Rowing
22nd–23rd August – All Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships, Waterville, Co. Kerry. Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
29th August – Sherkin Regatta, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork. Replaces 12th July fixture cancelled due to weather conditions. Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
30th August – Baltimore Regatta, Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
30th August – Portmagee Regatta, Portamagee, Co. Kerry. Irish Coastal Rowing Federation
Angling
27th–30th August – Baltimore Deep Sea Angling Festival, Baltimore. Shark and Ground fishing
29th August – Old Head SAC, Old Head, Murphy Cup Confined
29th August – Great Island SAC, Ballycrennane, 20:00–24:00, Inter club Aghada
29th August – Crosshaven SAC, Crosshaven, 15:00–19:00, Paddy Coleman J&L
30th August – Crosshaven SAC, Crosshaven, 11:00–18:00, RNLI
30th August – Cahersiveen SAC, Cahersiveen
30th August – Oysterhaven SAC, Oysterhaven, 10:00–17:00, Confined
31st August – Cobh SAC, Cobh. Part of the 4-Day 43rd Cobh International Festival
31st August – 1st September – Cobh International Deep Sea Angling Festival, Cobh, Co. Cork. A 4-day deep sea angling festival. Tel 021 4812167
Other
22nd–30th August – Heritage Week 2009. Officially kicks off in Kilkenny Castle on Saturday (22nd) with lots of free entertainment for all the family. Celebrates Ireland’s natural, built and cultural heritage, with thousands of activities across the country. Events include nature and archaeological walks, seminars, tours of historic buildings, food fairs, music, dance, story telling, wildlife excursions, whale watching and more. Many events free
24th–28th – Nevsail Watersports Summer Camp, The Promenade, Kilkee, Co. Clare. Training courses in sailing, sail boarding, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing, children and adults, beginners to experienced. Tel: Dave 086 330 8236 or email: [email protected]
25th–27th August – Tralee Culture Weekend. Treasure hunt, kids go free at attractions, special shows at Siamsa Tíre, a vintage festival in Blennerville and a music festival in Blennerville
29th–30th August – Cornammucklagh Donkey Derby Fesitval, Omeath, Co. Louth. A fun-packed two-day novelty filled festival for all the family. Events include Donkey Derby, Soap Box, Car Racing and Cornamucklagh Lovely Girl Competition. Tel: 041 6851752/087 2296177, or email: [email protected]
30th August – Summer Swing 2009, Cobh, Co. Cork. Live music from Brian O'Hanlon and his band at Kennedy Park (The Prom), and the visit of the magnificent cruise liner Independence of the Seas – enjoy the free family entertainment!
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