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#MarineArt - An exhibition of paintings from the collection of National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire will be launched by Ian Whyte of Whyte's Fine Art Auctioneers.

The launch is at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 12 March and where light refreshments will be served in the former Mariners Church on Haigh Terrace, close to the Royal Marine Hotel.

Opportunities to see the collection will continue until the end of June and during normal museum opening hours (11am-5pm daily). There is an admission fee of €5, Family €12 and for  Children under 12 €3.

Alternatively you can consider becoming a member of the Maritime Institute of Ireland which was founded in 1941 and in which would later establish the maritime museum.  The membership entitles you to visit the museum free of charge.

The museum is (mostly) wheelchair accessible and there is a Museum Cafe serving hot snacks. For further information including how to become a volunteer contact: (01) 280 0969 or visit: www.mariner.ie

Published in Boating Fixtures

West Coast of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (WIORA)

The West Coast of Ireland Offshore Racing Association (WIORA) objective is to promote an annual programme of yacht racing for the West Coast of Ireland.

WIORA aims to encourage and promote participation in and knowledge of racing and seamanship. It does this by developing yacht racing between yacht clubs on the west coast and hosting an annual regatta known as the West Coast Championships. The championships are rotated between west coast clubs. 

WIORA was formed in 1976. WIORA is affiliated with the Irish Cruiser Racing Association.

The association burgee is a pennant with a background of St. Patrick's Blue and overlaid with an emblem of St. Brendan's Cross, which is of saffron colour. 

WIORA is open to members of yachts clubs located on the west coast of Ireland, from Mizen Head to Malin Head and the waters of Lough Derg and Lough Ree, and sailors outside thee areas who may wish to participate at the WIORA annual regatta.

The membership association has a Commodore and committee.

Annual membership is €10.

WIORA Championships

WIORA 2024 will be held at Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary from June 12th-15th 2024

WIORA Championships

WIORA 2022 will run over three days, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June at the Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland on the Shannon Estuary

WIORA 2023 will be held at Kilronan on the Aran Islands

WIORA 2024 will be held at Foynes Yacht Club on the Shannon Estuary

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