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Dunmore East IODAI Trials Accommodation – May Bank Holiday
January 10th, 2012 By admin
The village gets busy this weekend, and booking accommodation early is advised.
For all accommodation info and contacts see www.discoverdunmore.com which has hotels, self-catering and B&B listings. The following business have informed us of availability and offers
Haven Hotel: have some rooms available. See www.thehavenhotel.com 051 383150
Dunmore Holiday Villas has 5 houses available at the moment. Cost is 450.00 for the 3 nights ( sleeping 6) Special offer of 399.00. www.dunmoreholidayvillas.com 051 383699
Dunmore East Thatched Cottages are available at €400 for the may bank holiday weekend, plus utilities. www.dunmorecottages.ie (051) 383 783
Laying Up Dinner
October 19th, 2011 By admin
8:00pm November 12th
Don’t miss the last social event of the year! Tickets are priced at €30 for 3 course meal from a choice menu. Followed by live music it promises to be a great night out. Contact Gillian on 086 673 7258 for tickets.
Note the change of time to 8:00pm!!
Also on the night the award for best volunteer member will be presented.
Munster Fireball 2011 Results
September 26th, 2011 By admin
Great conditions on Saturday resulted in 4 races but unfortunately mother nature didn’t cooperate on Sunday so racing had to be abandoned. Here are the results from the event.
Click here for photos from the event
If anyone has photos from the event please email them to info@whsc.ie
Irish Fireball Association Munster Championship
September 20th, 2011 By admin
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WHSC will be organising a Saturday Evening meal for Fireball sailors and their families.
As part of the evening there will be a FREE raffle for wetsuit and buoyancy Aid
All Fireball sailors buying a meal voucher automatically entered for a raffle courtesy of Dunmore East Adventure Centre
- 1st Prize 3mm Full Wetsuit
- 2nd Prize Buoyancy Aid
Draw takes place after Saturday Evening meal
During the weekend there will be 2 Special events for family members
Sea Kayaking
Dunmore East Adventure Centre have organised a sea kayaking session on Saturday afternoon. No previous experience needed. Opportunity to explore the beaches and coves around the sailing club and admire the stunning views of cliffs and woods.
There will be a special rate of €30 per session. It’s essential that places are booked by Wednesday 21st. Phone 051 383 783 or email info@dunmoreadventure.com. See www.dunmoreadventure.com for details of their facilities.
Guided Walk
The Dunmore East tourism group run a rambling festival in May each year with walks around the village and surrounding areas.
The group are organising a walk through the village followed by the spectacular marked walk along the cliff top. A local historian will give insight into the history, flora and fauna, delivered with thoughtful insights and humour. The walk is approximately 2.5 hours and suitable for most fitness levels. The walk will start at the sailing club on Sunday at 11.00am
Please email info@dunmorewalks.com to book your place.
Flying Fifteen Southern Championships
August 17th, 2011 By admin
Here are the results, and photos from the recent Flying Fifteen Southern Championships held at WHSC:
Well done to all competitors and thanks to all the club members who volunteered their time. Also thanks to Rodney Regan for the Photos.
Dunmore East Regatta
July 26th, 2011 By admin
WHSC in cooperation with Adventure Centre is organizing a display of all water activities on Sunday between 13.00 and 14.00 hrs.
Get in touch with your Instructor, Class Captain, to see how you can participate in these activities. All boats , kayaks, dinghy’s, cruisers, ribs are urged to participate to promote Dunmore East as a water sports centre and promote the club. After the display activities for each group on the water and of course the annual Cruiser Club Championships will take place.
Lifeboat ,helicopter & coast guard display for all to enjoy.
All must wear buoyancy aids, life jackets etc. according to club rules (special checks will take place by the coast guard). Boats must be early on the water to avoid congestion on the slip.
Prolines Match Racing 2011
June 12th, 2011 By admin
Dinghy Sailors. The Prolines Match Racing League will run on Tuesdays in July. To enter your team, call or text Charlie 087 2224475. Numbers are limited.
See the Match Race page for more details
South East Schools Regatta Results
May 15th, 2011 By Charlie Boland
The 1st South East Inter-Schools Regatta took place at the club on Friday 13th May. A great day was had by all in excellent sailing conditions. 10 teams from 7 schools battled it out for the Walsh Inter-Schools Perpetual Cup, generously contributed by Nicky and Maria Walsh.
Kilkenny College, with four teams in action, came 1st and 3rd. St Augustines ’A' took 2nd place.
John Flynn (St Augustines) won the prize for best individual with Georgina Corbett (Kilkenny College) 2nd and Ruairi Finnegan (Newtown) 3rd.
Thank you to Race Officer, Nicky Walsh, and to all who helped both on and off the water to make the day such a huge success. We look forward to welcoming the schools back next year. This is an event that will grow and grow.
South Eastern Inter-Schools Sailing Event
May 2nd, 2011 By Charlie Boland
WHSC will host The South Eastern Inter-Schools Sailing Event 2011 on Thursday 12th May. All schools welcome. Any school wishing to enter a team(s) should contact Charlie Boland, 087 2224475. See Events section for details.
Fitting out Dinner – May 7th
April 15th, 2011 By admin
Lets get the season off to a great start… This years fitting out dinner is on Saturday May 7th at 7:30pm Tickets €25 are available from Gillian Nicholson.
Mark the date in your diary now!
Call Gillian on : 086 673 7258