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Dóilín 31 July-01 August
31 July

Event: Gleoiteoga Beaga Bídeacha
Time: 15:00
Venue: Caladh Thaidhg Pier
Details: The smallest class of Galway Hooker often provides the most exciting racing!



Lady Chantelle participating in the Rás Bád le Bád

Event: Gleoiteoga Beaga 
Time: 15:00
Venue: Caladh Thaidhg Pier
Details: Probably the most competitive class of Galway Hooker, the Gleoiteoga Beaga always guarantee close sailing and dramatic finishes.



Galway Hookers sailing in Greatman's Bay


Event: Gleoiteoga Móra
Time: 15:00
Venue: Caladh Thaidhg Pier
Details: The Gleoiteoga Móra class holds a mirror to the Galway Hookers in general, as they are probably the most resurgent of all of the four classes.  Their sails filling Greatman's Bay will be a beautiful sight to behold!




Preparing the BBQ on Caladh Thaidhg pier

1 August

Event: The Galway Hooker Regatta
Time:15:00
Location: Cuan an Fhir Mhóir (Greatman's Bay)
Details: The Galway Hooker Regatta is Féile an Dóilín's flagship event, with the two largest Galway Hooker classes, the Leath Bháid and Báid Mhóra, racing.  This year will be particularly spectator-friendly, with the regatta starting out from Trá an Dóilín.



Curachaí preparing to race at Caladh Thaidhg


Event: Prizegiving Ceremony
Time: After the Regatta
Location: Caladh Thaidhg Pier
Details: The presentation of the Regatta prizes.

Event: BBQ an Dóilín
Time: After the Regatta
Venue: Caladh Thaidhg Pier
Details: A great opportunity for sailors and the general public to mingle, and to discuss the excitement on the high seas over the weekend!