Irish Fireball Sailing Dinghy News & Regatta Results
Sixteen Fireballs travelled to Dromineer last weekend to take advantage of a special pre-worlds coaching session at Lough Derg Yacht Club. The programme, organised by the Irish Fireball Association was delivered by top dinghy coach Thomas Chaix. Many travelled down…
Fireballs Get the Lead Out as Season Hots up in Advance of the Worlds in Dromineer
29th April 2022 Fireball
Things are hotting up for the Fireball class in Ireland. As their World Championship in Lough Derg YC this August 21st-26th draws nearer entries have already broken the 50 boat barrier and indications are that this will be a 60…
All Systems Go for the Fireball World Championship at Lough Derg in August
16th January 2022 Fireball
With the publication today of the Notice of Race (downloadable below) and the opening of the online entry system it’s all systems go for the Fireball World Championship in Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer in August. This will be the…
Chilly & Blustery Conditions Not Enough to Deter Fireballs in Latest Viking Marine DMYC Frostbites Outing
6th December 2021 DMYC
Ten Fireballs made it to the start line of the Viking Marine DMYC Frostbites series yesterday (Sunday 5 December), with one boat stranded ashore seeking crew. The sunshine drew out a good entry from all fleets despite the chilly and…
Miller & Cramer Win Viking Marine DMYC Frostbites Fireball Race at Dun Laoghaire
29th November 2021 Fireball
Five Fireballs took part in a lively outing during the Viking Marine Frostbites DMYC Frostbites series yesterday (Sunday). For a time there was a doubt about whether racing would go ahead with winds gusting around 25 knots in the harbour at lunchtime…
Tricky Sailing for Seven Fireballs in Second PY Race of Viking Marine DMYC Frostbites
15th November 2021 Fireball
Seven Fireballs started amongst a good-sized PY turnout at the second Sunday of the Viking Marine DMYC Frostbites series on Sunday. Although the winds were light and often frustrating sailors were glad to get out at all in the face…
14 Fireballs Race for Viking Marine DMYC Frostbite Honours at Dun Laoghaire
8th November 2021 Fireball
The Fireball winter season got underway with a bang at the Viking Marine DMYC Frostbite series which kicked off in Dun Laoghaire on Sunday. Seven Fireballs jostled for position on the mixed PY start-line in some 12 knots of breeze…
As a promotion for the Fireball Worlds 2022 in Lough Derg YC Dromineer, the Irish Fireball Association has mobilised two loan boats to give young teams a chance to assess the high-performance two-hander. One boat has already been loaned to…
Restored Vintage Fireball Wins Munster Championships in Style (Photo Gallery)
20th September 2021 Fireball
wJosh Porter and Cara McDowell are the new Fireball Munster Champions after seven races at Lough Derg Yacht Club over the weekend. The pair showed outstanding consistency and speed over the races in a wide variety of conditions. Their achievement…
Butler & Oram Retain Fireball Ulster Championship Title at Newtownards Sailing Club
23rd August 2021 Fireball
Noel Butler and Stephen Oram retained their Fireball Ulster champions title after five races at Newtownards SC at the weekend. The event took place under something of a weather cloud – the forecast for the weekend was not good –…
Barry McCartin & Conor Kinsella Crowned Irish Fireball Champions at the DMYC
25th July 2021 Fireball
Barry McCartin and Conor Kinsella are the new Fireball National Championships after eight races in Dublin Bay over the weekend. Second-placed at the event, hosted by the DMYC, were Noel Butler and Stephen Oram while the Thompson brothers Daniel and…
Royal St.George's Barry McCartin and Conor Kinsella head into the last day of racing at the Fireball National Championships with one hand on the trophy. The championships are being hosted by the DMYC at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. As regular Afloat…
Young Teams Triumphant at the Fireball Leinster Championships at Skerries Sailing Club
5th July 2021 Fireball
Thirteen Fireballs rocked up to the start line for the Fireball Leinster Championships at Skerries SC at the weekend. Daniel Thompson (Wexford SC) sailing with Barry McCartin (Sat) and Ronan Wallace (Sun) won the event after 6 races over two…
On May 13th (not a Friday) Dun Laoghaire based Fireball sailor Frank Miller got the following WhatsApp message from Turkey - " Cong - Galway Race on Saturday 26 June. Can we do that? Pleaaasee :))". The message was from…
Eight Sailing Championships 'Salvaged' From Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Cancellation to Proceed in July
20th June 2021 Dun Laoghaire Harbour News
Although Ireland's biggest regatta was cancelled next month due to the ongoing uncertainty over Covid, some positive news for Dublin Bay sailing is that eight of the 11 regional and national championships that were to run as part of the Volvo…
So, as the sun rises hopefully on a welcome return to international regattas, the Irish Fireball Class, in tandem with Fireball International and the Lough Derg Yacht Club are delighted to announce that the World Championships of the Class with…
