Irish Dragon Boat Association
Emerald Dragons, a team of young Kerala dragon boat enthusiasts from Ireland are participating in the 200m dragon boat race conducted by the UUKMA (Union of United Kingdom Malayalee Associations) at Manvers Lake, Rotherham, UK tomorrow. The team will participate in the open category along with 26 other teams. We wish them all the best of luck.![]()
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UUKMA is a non profit organisation, working in National level. It’s aim is to promote fellowship of its member associations through cultural exchange involving artistic, literary and intergenerational needs of Keralite community living in the UK. Keralites are those from Kerala, a Southern State of India, speaking Malayalam as their mother tongue.
If you are out training tonight, keep an eye out for the solar eclipse.![]()
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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, resulting in the moon casting a shadow on the Earth.![]()
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The partial solar eclipse in Ireland takes place at approximately 6:10 p.m., reaching peak maximum around 7:10 p.m., and ending just after 8:05 p.m. local Irish time![]()
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How rare is Wednesday’s event?![]()
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This 90% eclipse will be the first in mainland Europe since 1999. The next total solar eclipse visible in Ireland is not due to occur until 2090.![]()
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**WARNING: DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE SUN**
Another day another Helm Course, this time with the Plurabelle Paddlers in Dublin. All 4 helms passed with flying colours!
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Closing Date for entries to the Lough Rinn Dragon Boat Regatta which will be held on Sat, 12th September 2026 is Friday, 21st August 2026.![]()
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We also have a couple of spaces left for the Liquorice Allsorts crews. Get in touch if you are interested. Email info@dragonboat.ie.![]()
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#IDBA #dragonboatfestival
New Kids on the Block!!![]()
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We wish to extend a warm welcome to Blackwater Dragons, our newest member to join the Irish Dragon Boat Association. The Blackwater Dragons officially launched their new boat in early July 2026 at Villierstown Quay on the River Blackwater in County Waterford. The all-inclusive club for adults over 18 was established with support and equipment funding from local groups like the Waterford Sports Partnership and assistance from the Waterford Dragon Boat Club. ![]()
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We wish the new club the best of luck and look forward to meeting them on the racing circuit next year.