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Lough Lannagh Dragonboat Regatta 2022

The Plurabelle Paddlers travelled westwards this weekend to Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, as guests of the Gráine Mhaol Dragon Boat Club. The beautiful scenery of the lough was only matched by the welcome we received from the Gráine Mhaols. We were made feel so welcome and we had the best fun as we paddled and raced in sunny Lough Lannagh. Paddlers from both the Gráine Mhaols and the Plurabelle Paddlers mixed to form three composite teams – Daisy, Dahlia and Daffodil. A beautiful trophy and medals were presented to all the winners and the runners-up. A huge and heartfelt thanks to all in the Gráine Mhaols for making our trip ‘out west’ so memorable. We loved it!

       

Lough Rinn Dragonboat Regatta 2022

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.

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.