Great to see the Plurabelles get together after Saturday training, for the presentation of the Spirit of Plurabelle Award to one of 2020’s recipients, Gina Lyons. Gina, (in pink) receiving her award, kept everyone in touch during lockdown with her quizzes and laughter!
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2022 Events
Plurabelle Paddlers crews plan to compete in the following events in 2022.
Athy Dragon Boat Regatta
Sunday 1st May 2022, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare
Barrow Dragon Boat Regatta
Sunday 12th June 2022, Graiguecullen, Carlow
Donegal Dragon Boat Regatta
Sunday 30th July 2022, Donegal Town
Spirit of Plurabelle 2020 Part III
The Plurabelle Paddlers bench at Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock was the location today for the presentation of the Spirit of Plurabelle Award to one of this year’s recipients, Tara Byrne. Tara received her award from Chris Barnes. Tara is the latest of this year’s four recipients to be presented with the trophy.
Tara Pilates classes kept us active throughout lockdown. As well as making us stronger and fitter, they were a wonderful way for club members to stay in touch . Thank you Tara!
Back to dragon boats – June 2021
After 15 long months, we’re finally back training in a dragon boat on the Grand Canal Dock today. Current Covid restrictions mean we are training in two separate pods of 15 paddlers for June and July. Sessions in our O1’s continue and with 2 weekends of water safety courses planned, it will be a busy few weeks.
Back to Paddling Part III
O1 coaching sessions resumed on the Grand Canal Dock today and will take place Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays for the moment. We hope to be back in the dragon boats in June as restrictions are lifted.
Until then there are many happy Plurabelles making great use of the O1’s and delighted with the delivery of two new Nelo boats over the winter .
Spirit of Plurabelle 2020 Part II
The Spirit of Plurabelle Award was finally presented to one of last year’s recipients, Chris Barnes. Lockdown measures meant that Chris had to wait until today to receive her award from cub chairperson, Susan Rowe. Chris and her fellow recipients (Tara, Marian and Gina) received the award for their roles in ensuring that – despite a tough year due to the pandemic – the Plurabelle Paddlers continues to be an active, supportive, welcoming and cheerful club. Chris was instrumental in supporting last year’s return of paddlers to the dock in O1s.
The annual Spirit of Plurabelle award is given in memory of Fiona Tiernan, our club founder.
