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Ninety years a rowing
In 1934, a group of Jes boys gathered in Keogh’s shop, next to the school, to discuss the formation of a school rowing club. As there was no one on the staff to take charge, the school turned down the application but the boys were persistent and made another appeal. So, in October, 1934, the Jes Rowing Club was formed. They had to put together a crew, find a coach, get a boat and a base on the river so that they could get on the water.
Forde continues to impress with winning kick for Connacht
Connacht can take another important step up the URC ladder if they secure a victory over Ulster on Saturday in Kingspan Stadium (8pm).
Bundee ready for Connacht return
International Bundee Aki is expected to make his return to Connacht duty for their URC meeting with Scarlets in Wales on Friday night (7.35pm) with head coach Pete Wilkins is relying on the Ireland centre to be the “role model” in producing a vital win in Parc Y Scarlets.
Full house for a night to ‘sea’ culture at Marine Institute HQ at Renville
The Marine Institute’s evening of marine-themed music, drama, art and poetry on Friday 20th September for Culture Night 2024 attracted a full house.
A night to 'sea' culture in Oranmore
Oranmore’s drama group Bualadh Bos will perform the one-act play Adrift by George Infini. This dark comedy centres on three men who must put aside their differences after being set adrift after a failed mutiny, and await rescue.
Clifden RNLI rescue two sailors onboard a broken down yacht
Clifden’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to assist two sailors who had run into difficulty in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Monday.
Shauna Bocquet achieves Paralympic dream
This week, Shauna Bocquet of Craughwell AC heard the fantastic news that she was selected on the Irish team for the Paris Paralympic Games.
Busy period for Galway athletics brings more success
Four Galway athletes will compete on a 35-strong Irish team in the European U18 Championships in Slovakia, taking place this week.
National and international joy for Galway athletes
A strong International Schools team is set to compete in Carmarthen Athletics Track, Wales on Saturday, July 20 in the SIAB Home Countries international.