News
Cruise to Beeves Lighthouse and Cahercon Pier
We had five boats for our Sunday Cruise yesterday. The fleet made their way east to Beeves Lighthouse where we ferried crews onto the Lighthouse for a visit. We then headed to Cahercon Pier (Gers Pier) where we had a barbecue and the younger generation enjoyed a...
Fastnet 450
Congratulations to Foynes Yacht Club’s Derek and Conor Dillon on their fantastic 2nd place in IRC 2 and 2nd in ECHO 2, pipped in the closing stages of the race. A brilliant result for Big Deal!
U25 J/24 Ladies
Our U25 J/24 ladies who were in action on Wednesday evening, Breda, Mary, Anna, Sharon and Isabel. Well done ladies.
Ilen
The Ilen arrived at Foynes Yacht Club yesterday afternoon, its first time in Foynes since 1926! Designed by the late Conor O’Brien of Cahermoyle House, Ardagh, grandson of William Smith O’Brien and cousin of the Spring Rice family of Foynes. Conor lived out the...
Status Orange Wind Alert
A status orange wind alert has been issued for Munster, Galway and Mayo. Alert from 9pm this evening to 6am tomorrow morning. Please ensure that your boats are secured.
Dungarven Harbour Sailing Club Regatta
Keeping the flag flying for Foynes Yacht Club is our own junior sailor Conor Clifford. Conor was the overall winner in the Dungarven Harbour Sailing Club Regatta today. He came 1st in all five races. Congratulations Conor, a great achievement.
