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.
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.
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.
Calendar of Events
Kilkieran - Results
Gleoiteoigí Beaga L1
1. Ceol na Mara
2. Bád Chóil Beag
3. Naomh Feichín
2. Bád Chóil Beag
3. Naomh Feichín
Gleoiteoigí Beaga L2
1. Bád Fr. Carter
2. Inis Bearachain
3. Naomh Macdara
2. Inis Bearachain
3. Naomh Macdara
Gleoiteoigí Móra
1. Naomh Ina
2. St. Katherine
3. Naomh Ciarán
2. St. Katherine
3. Naomh Ciarán
Leath Bháid
1. Naomh Antaine
2. Norah
2. Norah
Báid Mhóra
1. An Tonai
2. An Truelight
2. An Truelight
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