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Cruising Talk and Supper, Thursday 7th April

March 10, 2016, 4:58 am
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Criminal Courts of Justice

A structure containing court rooms that are exclusively used for the trial of criminal cases is by its nature an exceptionally complex building providing numerous challenges for the Architect.  Not least of these is designing a functional circulation system which separates the four very different types of individuals who will use the building, essentially without their circulation paths intersecting each other.  These of course are the Judiciary and Court officials, the Jury, the criminals on trial and members of the public.


Apart from solving these complicated requirements, the Criminal Courts of Justice provide an elegantly aesthetic solution and create an important statement within the urban fabric of Dublin.  Amongst the Awards received, the Courts were voted the People’s Choice Award at the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland annual competitions in 2010.


Peter McGovern has been a Director within the Practice of Henry J Lyons Architects since 1995 and since then has designed and worked on numerous projects of architectural significance.  He is currently designing the new Surgical Teaching Building for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the new Headquarters for the Central Bank of Ireland.

€22.00 pp for Supper and Talk

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The Royal Irish Yacht Club Cannons Ceremony Saturday 2nd April

March 11, 2016, 4:40 am
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The Royal Irish Yacht Club Cannons

The brass and cast-iron cannons which have adorned the terrace of the Royal Irish Yacht Club for as long as anyone can remember, have been missing one of their number since it ‘disappeared’ more than 50 years ago.
Last year, former Commodore Henry Leonard started the process of having the missing cannon replaced and to have four additional replicas made using the identical materials and manufacturing techniques which were particular to the originals.  Considerable research was required to achieve this, and eventually a specialist foundry in Athy was selected to undertake the task.

Five new cannons have now been completed, and Henry has generously decided to donate them to the Club. The cannons will be unveiled at a special ceremony and reception on Saturday 2nd April at 19.30hrs.  All Members are invited to attend this remarkable and unique occasion, and to take supper in the Dining Room afterwards if they feel so inclined.  The entire Club expresses its sincere thanks to Henry Leonard for such a thoughtful and generous gift.

If you would like to reserve a place for dinner, please contact the Catering Office.


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RIYC Annual Golf Outing Scramble, Friday 1st April

March 12, 2016, 3:34 am
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Enjoy a day out with fellow members at Elm Park Golf Club. Bring your own team/crew
or just join with your friends. All levels welcome. Followed by dinner in the Royal Irish Yacht Club. €85.00pp
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Easter Sunday Family Lunch, Sunday 27th March

March 15, 2016, 4:24 am
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Celebrate Easter with the family this year at your Club. 

This Easter Sunday 27th March 2016, we are offering a family lunch for only €28 per person. Served in the beautiful Dining Room and including a FREE Easter egg for the little ones in your party.

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COMMODORE'S WELCOME

March 17, 2016, 7:24 am
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It gives me great pleasure as Commodore of the Royal Irish Yacht Club to welcome you to the Club's website which I hope you will find informative and helpful. The Royal Irish Yacht Club is situated in a central location in Dun Laoghaire Harbour with excellent access and visiting sailors can be sure of a special welcome.

The Royal Irish Yacht Club in association with Wicklow Sailing Club is proud to co-host the Volvo Round Ireland Yacht Race taking place on Saturday, 18th June 2016.  We welcome all boats especially those based in Dun Laoghaire prior to the race. Read about the Round Ireland Yacht Race here..




The Club was founded in 1831 and features the first purpose-built Yacht Clubhouse in the world - for the full Club History click here. The building is now a listed structure and retains to this day all its original architectural features combined with state of the art facilities for sailors both ashore and afloat.

Visiting yachtsmen both cruising and racing are always welcome to the Club and are encouraged to take advantage of the excellent facilities that we have at our disposal.

If you are visiting from another Club, please have with you a letter of introduction from your Club or introduce yourself to the Club Secretary, Pauline Farnan or to a member of management staff, who will show you the Club's facilities.

Part of Club life is availing of the magnificent Clubhouse facilities where you can meet new people and develop lasting friendships. The Club hosts a wide variety of social events throughout the calendar year making it easy to keep in touch with fellow yachtsmen and women. As well as the regularly scheduled events, the Club caters for parties, informal events, educational seminars, themed dinners and all occasions. All this and more is brought to you by our highly qualified and professional catering team. We are extremely proud of our catering department that facilitates all types of gatherings, both formal and casual, and always to the highest quality and standard. We have a number of venues within the Club each of which provides a different ambience to match your particular needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly or browse the website which we hope contains the additional information you require.

The Commodore - James Horan 2016
commodore@riyc.ie 




 Some things in life extend beyond ordinary experience
The Royal Irish Yacht Club is such a place,
Once enjoyed it can only be equalled by return.
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Saskia and Andrea Win Olympic Place

March 26, 2016, 2:39 am
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Dance Classes

March 26, 2015, 2:02 pm
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Dance lessons have been held at the RIYC on Wednesday evenings in autumn and spring for the past few years, followed by a drink or two at the bar and the odd dinner!  The lessons have covered a range of styles and this spring might just be the time to perfect the tango.

The next set of dance lessons will begin in January and will run for 10 weeks at a cost of €200 per couple.

For further details please contact Liam Murphy at liammurphy2008@gmail.comor keep an eye out on this page and the RIYC e-zine.’





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Bridge Group

February 12, 2015, 2:15 pm
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The Dining Room is closed for painting on Tuesday 8th March.  Bar food menu available in the bar but booking is essential.

No Bridge on Easter Tuesday, March 30th.

The GIN Trophy takes place on April 12th.  

Please let Anne Mills know if you are NOT available or if you do not wish to play in this competition.

April 19th is the last evening of Bridge playing before the Sailing season.  There will be a draw for partners and prize giving will take place after Bridge.  The usual Bridge supper will be served and all players are encouraged to join in.  All non-members who play in RIYC on a regular basis are welcome to join in.


For more information please contact Anne Mills at bridge@riyc.ie’









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ADULT BEGINNER SAILING PROGRAMME

March 2, 2015, 2:10 pm
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The Royal Irish Yacht Club runs a very successful Beginner Adult Sailing Programme.

This course is available to both RIYC members and non-members and is designed for people who are interested in:
  • trying the sport, 
  • learning about sailing and 
  • becoming a member of the Club. 
If you wish to participate or know of someone who might, please email adultsailing@riyc.ie for the attention of Tim Carpenter or Vincent Lattimore. 
Three courses are run during the summer 2016 sailing season on Tuesday evenings, as follows:
  • Course 112 April until 31 May – no prerequisites 
  • Course 2          07 June until 26 July   – no prerequisites 
  • Course 3          16 August to 06 September  - 
  • Advanced course - prerequisite is the completion of either Course 1 or 2          
The courses are run in a fun relaxed manner, on Tuesday evenings
    • It is run in the club’s fleet of 1720 sportsboats, please see pictures.
    • Course members participate fully in all aspects of boat rigging, derigging and sailing
    • Numbers are limited, therefore more individual attention is available
    • Age is not a barrier to participation
    • We meet no later than 5.45pm each Tuesday of the course. 
    • We are back on land by 8.30pm approx. 
    • Bar food is available after sailing each Tuesday. 
    • There is a sailing supper on the last Tuesday of the course included in the cost.
    • If conditions are not conducive to on the water activities, shore based or theory sessions will operate
    • if sailing is for them 
    • if they wish to cruise
    • if they wish to race
    We are on hand to answer any questions that you may have
    • Opportunity for sailors to meet members involved in the Programme and integrate into the club quickly and easily.
    • Opportunity to meet RIYC Skippers, become crew on a racing boat. 
    • Introduction to the shore based activities of the club, including social events, meeting members, dining facilities, and experiencing all the great aspects that a club has to offer.
    Practical Advice / FAQ:
    • Participants are encouraged to wear plenty of layers, including waterproof clothing. Ski or golf wear is suitable initially. Please also bring a change of clothes / footware.
    • A buoyancy aid will be provided if required. 
    • Wearing jewellery is not advised, especially rings. 
    • There is no secure storage available for valuables within the club
    • A pair of sailing gloves are advisable, as are a pair of inexpensive sunglasses.
    • Non-slip footware is advisable.
    Details:
      • Cost - €185 for courses 1 & 2, covering 8 evenings of instruction, and supper on the final evening. Included in the cost is temporary membership of the club, full insurance, and use of a lifejacket if required.
      • Cost of Advanced Course - €110, 4 evenings of instruction, and supper on the final evening. Included in the cost is temporary membership of the club, full insurance, and use of a lifejacket if required.
      • Payment for the course is through a link to the club’s payment portal, once notified that you have been accepted on the course.
      • Parking – Pay and display parking is available on Harbour Road.
      • Previous Experience - Is not required
      • Swimming – An ability to swim is not a prerequisite of the course. We focus on sailing!
      Further Questions – Please contact Vincent or Tim on Adultsailing@riyc.ie


      Please note that due to high demand, priority will be given to new entrants’ and first time applicants. 













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      Saskia & Andrea Olympic Games Fundraising

      March 12, 2015, 5:06 am
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      Bid to represent Ireland at 2016 Olympic Games 

      There was Dinner in the Club in March, during which Saskia and Andrea made a presentation that shows the extent of training and commitment required to compete at this level and to demonstrate the tension, excitement and energy involved in racing a 49er.  

      Two young women, Members of the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Saskia Tidey and Andrea Brewster, are members of the ISA Olympic Squad and are currently seeking to be selected to represent Ireland in the 49er FX Skiff Class at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016, when, for the first time, the all-female Skiff Class will be included in the Games.

      For the past while, they have been training in Australia and in Florida and competing internationally in order to acquire the appropriate ranking to represent Ireland at the Olympics.
      Despite joining the ranking process later than others, they are now ranked as the 14thNation and the 24th Boat in the world.  There are many more competitions yet to take place before the selection for an Olympic place, but this place is now closely within their grasp. 

        Upcoming events in Palma de Mallorca, France, Italy, Holland, the UK and Portugal will lead to the World Championships in Argentina in October/November of this year and ultimately, we hope, to the Olympic Games in 2016.  Throughout their training and competing at events, they have sailed their boat identifying their membership of the Royal Irish Yacht Club.  This is a hugely important indicator of the Club’s profile worldwide.  Last year, with the generous help of sponsorship from Spirit Motors and Volvo Ireland, they drove their campaign Volvo an incredible 13,500 km throughout Europe, towing the 49erFX from event to event.  Their commitment to their sport is unquestionable and Andrea and Saskia’s quest for improvement is relentless.  For this we thank them and we now wish to demonstrate our continuing support at the fundraising event.
       Members can take the opportunity to see the cost of the individual items, such as gloves, harnesses, mast, boom, spinnaker, etc, all of which must be purchased and renewed, often many times, during the course of their preparation and training.  Members will be invited to identify and become sponsors, at whatever level they wish, towards one or more of this long list of equipment.
      Apart from the fact that the Olympic Games take place only every four years, it is an even rarer event to have young Members of the Royal Irish Yacht Club attempting to compete in them.  I therefore urge the membership to get solidly behind this initiative and support the efforts of these two young ladies, of whom we are immensely proud.

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      Sailabilty Dun Laoghaire Programme 2015

      February 10, 2015, 12:55 pm
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      Dún Laoghaire Access sailing has changed its name to Sailability Dún Laoghaire in line with the ISA decision to rename
      the national body Sailability Ireland. This coincides with the linkup with Sailability in the North so that sailing for
      disabled people is now organised on a truly countrywide basis.
      In Dún Laoghaire a very full programme is planned for the coming season. An Introductory Day will be held in June,
      Sunday Sailing will start in mid June to continue until the end of August and 2 week long courses will take place in June
      and August.

      Over 35 children took part in the courses in Dún Laoghaire last year and with popularity growing we anticipate the same
      or higher numbers participating this year.
      As always this programme would not happen without the very generous support of the 4 waterfront clubs, the noble band
      of volunteers that turn up every week and the instructors who are an essential element of each course and who are really
      great with the children. We are always looking for help so please contact us if you would like to get involved.
      This year the President’s Cup will be hosted by the RIYC in late August. The event, founded by John Twomey, was
      inaugurated last year in Kinsale. Each of the 4 provinces fields 4 crews sailing in each of 4 different types of boat –
      Hansa 303, Squib, 2.4m and Skuds. Teams will participate, this year, from Dun Laoghaire, Kinsale, Galway and
      Carrickfergus.
      The Hansa National Regatta will be held in Carrickfergus during the August weekend.
      2015 Programme:
      1. Intro Day RIYC 7th June.
      2. Sunday sailing at RStGYC with DMYC 14th June – ends 16th Aug.
      3. June Week Course NYC 15th -19th June
      4. Hansa (Access) National Regatta Carrickfergus 1st - 2nd Aug.
      5. August 4 day Course RIYC 4th -7th Aug.
      6. President’s Cup RIYC 22nd-23rd Aug.
      Sailability Dun Laoghaire:
      Ian French: ianafrench@eircom.net
      Ruth Shanahan: ruthfin@eircom.net
      Deborah Horan: deborah.horan7@gmail.com
      Paul Irvine: paul@paulirvine.ie
      Ciara Putt: ciaradeburca@gmail.com
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      RIYC Road to Rio Razzamatazz Thursday 5th May

      March 7, 2016, 2:31 am
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      How about kicking off the 2016 summer season by joining Andrea & Saskia at the RIYC for a night of Olympic selection celebration and Craic?!
      They have recently qualified Ireland for an Olympic berth at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the 49er FX women's skiff class. 
      They would really like to take the opportunity to celebrate this massive achievement with friends, family and Team Brewster/Tidey supporters! The more the merrier so invite your friends! 
      Look forward to a fun night at the RIYC on May 5th at a Brazilian-themed BBQ along with live entertainment and a complimentary glass of wine on arrival!
      *****This is a ticket event.**** Please book a ticket here! Tickets are €25.00


      Your ticket includes;
      BBQ dinner ( Burgers,Asian Wok,Pig on a Spit!)
      Live Band Entertainment ( To be announced)
      Complimentary Glass of Wine on arrival!

      Dress code : Smart Casual

      Help Support us on our final leg to Rio whilst enjoying a guaranteed night of fun!

      Party starts at 7 30 pm
      BBQ served 7 45 - 8 30 pm
      Full bar available 
      Your ticket includes;BBQ dinner ( Burgers,Asian Wok,Pig on a Spit!)Live Band Entertainment ( To be announced) Complimentary Glass of Wine on arrival! Dress code : Smart Casual Help Support them on our final leg to Rio whilst enjoying a guaranteed night of fun! Party starts at 7 30 pmBBQ served 7 45 - 8 30 pm Full bar available 

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      Drawing Classes

      February 1, 2015, 2:24 pm
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      Asgard arriving in Howth 1961

      Club Group: Drawing Classes

      The Class will be held in the mural end of the Wet Bar.  Classes will run from 10.00am until 1.30pm and will include  tea/coffee. Bar lunch will be available to purchase after the class if you so wish.  Book and pay now.



      Learn the wonderful skills of drawing in pencil, graphite and charcoal with artist, Desmond McCarthy (www.desmondmccarthy.com).Courses are designed for all abilities and take place in a relaxed, yet structured atmosphere.  The drawing classes are suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike and are created to enable you to tackle simple and what might seem difficult subjects.  Your new skills will be of immense value for your compositions and painting.

      There is one final class of this series left on Thursday 28th April 
      If you are interested in attending this course, please contact the Club Secretary.


      You will need

      Items:

      1.      Pencils: 3B, 6B, 7B, 8B (one of each will do)
      2.      Putty Rubber and Ordinary Rubber
      3.      Charcoal Pencils or Sticks (optional)
      4.      A3 Size Drawing Pad (cartridge paper)
      5.      Drawing Board (lightweight)
      6.      Fixative Spray for Pencil or Charcoal (ordinary hairspray will do!)

      All the above can be purchased at your local Art Shop.  There is no need to buy boxes of pencils.


      * Moist tissues are handy for keeping hands clean!
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      Book Club

      February 1, 2015, 2:26 pm
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      The RIYC book club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 11.00am in the Drawing Room. This is about the enjoyment of reading, no one in this group should feel obliged to read every  book every month month.  Come and make some new friends, share a laugh, have some complimentary tea and scones, talk about all types of topics & generally just have a good time. 

      The next meeting of the RIYC book club is on Wednesday 6 April at 11.00am in the Drawing Room where we will review both Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee  and My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.  You are welcome to attend regardless of having read either or none.

      For further information contact 
      Winifred McCourt 087 2446004 or winifred62@hotmail.co.uk
      Winifred McCourt


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      Cycling Group

      February 1, 2015, 2:28 pm
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      The RIYC ‘riders’ meets every Saturday (Sundays during the sailing season) for a pleasant cycle where the emphasis is on craic, gossip, scenery and coffee.  It’s really great fun, and very healthy… not for a moment aspiring to do 80k+ while openly wearing black tights, at breakneck speed with speed/distance computers on their handle bars!  Those who wish to partake should be comfortable cycling up Bray Head, for example.

       The January routes are as follows:

      Saturday 16 January – Malahide to Portrane
      Saturday 23 January – Grand Canal from Robertstown 

      For further details on any of these cycles or to be included on cycling updates, please contact Chris Craig at chriscraig@hibernicus.ie.’





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      Billiards and Snooker

      February 1, 2015, 2:31 pm
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      Billiards and snooker have been an integral part of the RIYC since the clubhouse was built.  The billiards room itself is purpose built and has been in regular use ever since by members of all ages. The snooker handicap competition in the autumn the most popular event with over 70 members competing.

       During the spring the snooker scratch and billiards handicap competitions run concurrently and are well attended.
      The billiards handicap and snooker scratch competitions will start in February.  The entry fee of €50 covers both competitions and includes dinner on finals night, Friday 15 April.  Please contact Patrick Byrne at snooker@riyc.ie by 31 January to enter the competition.
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      Cine Club, Friday 29th April

      March 8, 2016, 3:04 am
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      The final film in the RIYC Cine Club series is the 1968 comedy classic “The Night They Raided Minsky’s” starring an eclectic cast that includes Norman Wisdom, Elliott Gould, Denholm Elliot and Britt Ekland.  It will be shown on Friday 29th  April at 8.15pm and attendance is free to all members and their guests. Pre-screening supper €20 main course and a glass of wine available from 19.00hrs. Reservations to catering office.

      The RIYC Cine Club will return in the autumn.

      For suggestions for future films please email winifred62@hotmail.co.ukor tel Winifred McCourt 087 2446004. 
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      Golf Group

      February 1, 2015, 2:18 pm
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      Club Group: Golf

      Golf lessons have begun and we hope to offer additional classes in the future.  If you are interested in lessons, please email Gemma M. Carroll:  pianopoli@hotmail.com.  Please state the day and time that would suit you best in the "Subject" line.  If we have enough people matching your interest, we will schedule a class.




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      Bistro, Saturday 7th May

      April 17, 2016, 1:49 am
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      Feva Eastern Championships April 2016

      April 11, 2016, 6:33 am
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      Tim Norwood & Finn Cleary came second in the RS Eastern Feva championships, sailing a club Feva “The Des Rogan” and hosted by the RSGYC last weekend. It was the first RS event that Tim & Finn  had sailed in and they were one of the  youngest and lightest competitors.  They led the event on the first day coming 1st in the first three races and 2nd in the fourth race, on the second day the wind increased with gusts of up to 20 knots of breeze making it difficult for the light crew.

      After a spectacular capsize in the second last race,  Tim and Finn managed to right the boat in record time and continue sailing only losing two places, they ended up 2nd overall. A fantastic achievement for their first event.
      Also representing the Club at the event and sailing well finishing 7th overall  Siofra Mooney and Caoimhe Keane and sailing for one day of the event Max Goodbody & Daisy Dillon Malone.”


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