The Plurabelles had two teams in the first Lough Rinn Dragonboat Regatta. On what was a day of endless rain, both teams paddled well, securing second and fifth place.
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Plurabelle Paddlers Pink Regatta
Plurabelle Paddlers Pink Regatta is a participatory dragon boat event at Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock on Sunday, 9th October 2022 (from 11am). This will be a fun event with mixed teams of breast cancer dragon boat paddlers from all over Ireland. To register for the event, Irish BCS paddlers need to email: pinkregatta@plurabellepaddlers.com by Thursday 15th September 2022.
Donegal Dragonboat Regatta 2022
The Plurabelle crew won the BCS Category of the 2022 Donegal Dragonboat Regatta!
Well done to all the Plurabelles who travelled to Donegal, especially those who had never before experienced the excitement of a regatta. Thanks to Donegal Dragons for hosting such a wonderful event.
Barrow Dragon Boat Regatta 2022
We had two crews competing in the 500m Women’s Race at the 2022 Barrow Dragon Boat Regatta. We were disappointed not to make the Final but a great day’s racing, nonetheless. Thank you to the @CorkDragons for joining our Purebelle crew.
Athy Regatta 2022
Two Plurabelle crews competed in the Athy 2022 Regatta, our first regatta since 2019. Many of our new members got to experience the excitement of racing for the first time and loved it. The Plurabelle crew came 2nd in the Women’s Final. In a very exciting finish they were narrowly beaten by Carlow Dragons.
Well done to all the Plurabelles, Purebelles, and to our competitors and many friends in other teams (it’s been such a long time since we met). Thank you to our helms, our captains, our strokes, supporters and the IDBA.
Spirit of Plurabelle 2022
Rosemary Welsh was named the recipient of the 2022 Spirit of Plurabelle award (as nominated by club members). The beautiful trophy was presented by Oscar Doyle in memory of his mum Fiona Tiernan, who founded the club.
Rosemary never seeks praise for the tireless work that she undertakes for the club. From maintaining the containers; to refurbishing the memorial bench; erecting the team gazebo at regattas; designing and building a trolley for the boats , and that is only the tip of the iceberg! Rosemary contribution to the club has been immense from day one and she has been ably support by her husband Brian.
Thank you Rosemary for all that you have done for the Plurabelles over the years and congratulations on your very well-deserved award.
