As part of the many events planned to mark the Club’s 250th anniversary, Lough Ree Yacht Club had scheduled a historical talk at the Club on the 15th February 2020, the presentations proved to be very popular with a full house on the day. People travelled from various parts of the country to attend.
The Club was lucky enough to have kicked off their celebrations before the Coronavirus began to impact on events. Subsequently, the Club has had to postpone their flagship celebratory event, Clinkerfest, which is to be run next year instead.
A History of Lough Ree, which took place on the 15th February was a half-day symposium featuring learned historians who spoke on specific but varying topics relating to the history of sailing on Lough Ree. These talks were delivered in a most informative and witty manner which portrayed the calibre of the speakers involved.
A huge thanks to Harman Murtagh who ultimately compiled the event but also to John Keane who chaired the talks and of course to Vincent Delany and Gearoid O’Brien. The Club is most grateful for the contributions.
These presentations (thanks to J Malone) were recorded for posterity on now on youtube and perhaps during these restricted times, people can view and enjoy at their leisure.
A History of Lough Ree Yacht Club, 15th February 2020
- Commodore’s Welcome – Garrett Leech
- Historic Boating on Lough Ree – Harman Murtagh
- Athlone Yacht Club(s), The First 70 Years – Gearoid O’Brien
- Athlone Yacht Club – Vincent Delany
- Ambush at Ballyglass – John Keane
- Historic Boating on Lough Ree – Harman Murtagh
- Eighteen Footers & SODs – Vincent Delany
- Lough Ree Yacht Club, Mid Twentieth Century – Harman Murtagh
- Questions & Answers – Audience & Speakers
The Club hopes that sailing can start again soon and that the continued celebrations of this impressive birthday can recommence! There are some anxious youth and Senior sailors who are keen to get back on the water.
