The Irish Times

Royal Cork Yacht Club celebrates tricentenary after Covid-enforced delay

Taoiseach joins Admiral to salute 301 years of sailing in Cork with parade of vessels across harbour

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 18:16

Role of Nphet to be examined as State moves from emergency pandemic response

Taoiseach admits Government is concerned about the impact of the Delta variant

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 16:49

Politicians opt for staycations where peace may be hard to come by

TDs have had a long year but Covid-19 means even holiday arrangements draw attention

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 01:30

Blue Flag beaches 2020: Ballybunion north beach loses status

Baginbunin in Wexford and Carrigahold in Clare are awarded first Green Coast awards

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 12:49

ICRA decision enables Irish boats compete in European championships

National tournament and IRC events set to be held concurrently during Cork Week in July

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 21:00

Annalise Murphy returns to Laser Radial with fine Aussie showing

Sailing: Olympic silver medallist keeps her Tokyo 2020 campaign on course in Melbourne

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 06:00

Sailing: Royal Cork tricentenary celebrations a highlight of 2020 calendar

Trial series to decide who will represent Ireland in the Women’s Laser event at the Olympics

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 21:15

Sailing: Bumper series of events planned for Royal Cork’s tricentenary

RORC’s Morgan Cup race fleet to cross the Celtic Sea to Cork for the first time ever

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 01:00

Royal Cork Yacht Club’s celebrations get approval from two princes

Italy’s Marco Gradoni crowned 2019 male World Sailor of the Year, its youngest ever recipient

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 20:05

Sailing: O’Connor claims overall All-Ireland honours at Dún Laoghaire

Format of the event again seems to favour small boat sailors

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 21:12

World’s oldest yacht club plans series of events to celebrate 300 years in Cork

Sailing, racing, food, entertainment and talks to feature at Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 09:41

‘The sea was getting fretful and angry’: Ted Crosbie on Fastnet disaster

Former Examiner owner and veteran sailor remembers 1979 disaster, which took 19 lives

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 18:42

Finn Lynch well placed for Tokyo spot after three top-10 finishes

Carlow Laser class sailor in coaching mode for youth championships in Crosshaven

Fri Apr 26 2019 - 01:00

Dickson and Waddilove joint-winners of Irish Sailor of the Year award

Accolade a fitting recognition for the 49er skiff under-23 world champions

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00

Plenty to look forward to in new sailing season

Opportunities for Tokyo 2020 prospects to step up to the qualification plate

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 21:00

Gloves off for good as Colm Barrington steps down from Olympics role

Chairman of Irish Sailing’s Olympic Steering Group passing the baton to Patrick Coveney

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 06:00

Irish cruiser racers look to leave a bad year in their wake

First of two All-Ireland Sailing Championships set for Dún Laoghaire this weekend

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 18:20

Sailing: Lyttle leads Irish hopes in Laser Master World Championships

Former Olympian won the UK Masters in June in convincing fashion with six wins in eight races

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 01:00

A ‘céad míle fáilte’ to the heir of the British throne

Prince Charles and Camilla impress assembled guests with their interest in Cork people

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 13:42

Artist’s hidden murals emerge after 20 years

The Art of Being Here: Brian O’Doherty’s restored murals at Sirius in Cobh are a revelation

Tue May 29 2018 - 05:00

Sailing: fortunes of Dublin’s Laser dinghy fleet are on the rise

Over 40 entries expected for the Master National Championships at the Royal St George Yacht Club on May 19th

Thu May 03 2018 - 17:34

Cork Yacht Club revamp format for this year’s July regatta

New format offers cruiser-racer fans the option to choose from a multi-series format

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 21:30

Sailing: Volvo Cork Week launch event postponed due to Storm Emma

Beaufort Cup organiser reports big increase in interest from British crews

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 17:43

Disagreements over work and methods of Irish Cruiser Racing Association

McGibney’s appointment at ICRA heralded a new more youthful era

Thu Feb 01 2018 - 20:31

Limerick meeting may lead to overhaul of Irish Cruiser Racing Association

Biggest issue facing the sport that the ICRA leadership cites is lack of crew

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 19:49

Final race to decide destination of Irish Sea’s Wolf Head Trophy

Kenneth Rumball and INSS students’ J109 Jedi one of four boats still in contention

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 18:31

Nicholas O’Leary launches Vendée Globe 2020 campaign

Crosshaven sailor to compete in Rolex Fastnet Race as co-skipper with Alex Thomson

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 17:35

Dun Laoghaire Regatta could yet break its own entry record

In excess of 460 boats in 35 classes to compete over four days

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 19:55

Miriam Lord: Coveney places faith in the dishonesty of politicians

Simon needs six turncoats to beat Varadkar – which could never happen in politics

Sat May 27 2017 - 01:00

Full list of the 88 Irish blue flag beaches in 2017

Some 88 Irish beaches awarded blue flags this year, three more than last year

Mon May 22 2017 - 14:33

Major issues set to be debated at annual ICRA conference

Combined Commodores’ Cup and European IRC Championships expected to attract 100 boats

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 20:12

Cruiser racing association facing many challenges

Crew training and coaching programme aims to bring new blood into sport

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 21:44

Alex Barry finishes on top at ISA All Ireland Championships

Olympic medalist Annalise Murphy just misses out in Cork Harbour

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 01:00

Sailing: Junior triumph another highlight for Johnny Durcan

Crosshaven sailor seals another championship in what has been a memorable year

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 01:00