Galway Hookers
Association

Galway Hookers
Association

Galway Hookers
Association

An overview

The Galway Hooker

The Galway Hooker is a traditional boat distinctive to Galway Bay and the coast of Connemara. This iconic craft, sturdy, yet elegant and agile, is characterized by a black-coloured hull and rust-red sails.

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About the GHA

The Association

The Galway Hooker Association was established in 1978 for the purpose of promoting the restoration and preservation of these traditional boats in Ireland.

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Summer Races

The Races

Once utilitarian boats, the Galway hookers are now used as leisure crafts: the skills of boat builders and crews can be appreciated during the Summer Regattas.

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Latest News

Ranking

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Calendar of Events

# Boats Total points Top 6
1 An Tonaí 80 60
2 Mc Dara 29 21
# Boats Total points Top 6
1 Norah 90 60
2 Star of the West 24 17
3 An Hunter 24 16
4 Croí an Claddaigh 21 15
5 Meaircín Joe 21 13
6 Barbara Ann 12 7
# Boats Total points Top 6
1 Naomh Ina 85 60
2 St. Katherine 73 50
3 Anna Jude 34 26
4 St. Mary 27 22
5 Bláth na hÓige 7 7
6 Naomh Ciaran 6 0
# Boats Total points Top 6
1 Mc Hugh 72 58
2 Naomh Feichin 66 52
3 Naomh Stiofán 58 47
4 Bád Chóil Beag 44 34
5 Naomh Sinach 40 35
6 Ceol na Mara 32 32
7 Capall Beag 16 16
8 Searlaí 15 15
9 Caroline Anne 10 10
# Boats Total points Top 6
1 Mc Dara Beag 54 54
2 Mary Ann 37 37
3 Lady Chantel 36 36
4 An tOileanach 31 31
5 Sruthán Buí 28 28
6 An Sconsa 20 20
7 Naomh Anna 6 6

2023 Winners

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Báid Mhóra

An Tonaí

Leath Bháid

Norah

Gleoiteoga Móra

Naomh Ina

Gleoiteoga Beaga L1

Mc Hugh

Gleoiteoga Beaga L2

McDara Beag

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Committee

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  • Cathal Griffin

    Chairman - Secretary
  • Ciarán Griffin

    Deputy Chairman - Official Spokesperson
  • Bertie O' Donnell

    Treasurer
  • Máirtín Ó Ceoinín

    Deputy Treasurer - Official Spokesperson
  • Eilís Petroni

    Webmaster - Media Manager

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