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The heart of Galway’s maritime heritage comes to life with the much-anticipated Galway Docklands Festival, taking place from September 29 to October 1. This three-day festival promises an unforgettable experience celebrating Galway’s rich marine industry, all while supporting charitable causes.

The annual Cong to Galway sailing race has been postponed due to ongoing repair works at Lisloughrey Pier and slipway.

The Galway Hooker Sailing Club, in partnership with The Salthill Village, Blackrock Cottage, the Grainne Mhaol Rowing Club, and Galway City Council is excited to announce the revival of An To?stal, (The Gathering), a celebration of Galway’s maritime life and seafaring customs.

Claddagh Credit Union were delighted to support local again by making a donation to the Galway Hooker Sailing Club for their recent trip to the Netherlands with Loveen, a 98 year old Galway Hooker.

The annual Cong – Galway Sailing Race, Europe’s oldest and longest inland water sailing race, will take place this year on Saturday August 27 2022.

Like ‘Disneyland for Sea Scouts’ is how one of our Sea Scouts described Nawaka, the National Water Camp they attended in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Held every running years and running for 10 days, the Sea Scout festival is one of the largest of its kind and this year, Port of Galway Sea Scouts returned with 27 scouts and eight leaders to represent Ireland at the event.

A boat’s natural home is on the water but in this case Loveen, the 97 year old Galway hooker, will embark on a journey of her lifetime! Along with 40 Galway Sea Scouts, their leaders and families she will travel via road and ferry to represent Irish traditional nautical heritage at NaWaKa, the Scout International National Water Kamp that's held every 4 years in the Netherlands with over 7,000 participants from all over the world.

A total of €9,984 has been allocated to various festivals around Galway city under the 2021 Local Community Festivals Grant Scheme.

BY CIAN O’CONNELL

After a tremendous race last year, despite challenging conditions both on and off the water, another hugely competitive fleet has been assembled for this year’s Cong to Galway sailing race. The historic race from Lisloughrey in the shadow of Ashford Castle to the heart of Galway City has been attracting the cream of sailing talent in the West since 1882. This year’s iteration of the unique and historic event - the oldest and longest inland sailing race in Europe - will take place on Saturday, June 26.