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Cong to Galway Sailing Race set to celebrate tradition and competition this weekend
The storied Cong to Galway Race, renowned as the oldest inland sailing competition in Europe (1882), is set to make its annual return this Saturday August 31, starting from the picturesque Lisloughrey Pier near Ashford Castle.
Frank Fahy — a passion for community welfare
Frank Fahy is a native of Menlo, on the outskirts of Galway City. He is a fluent Irish speaker. Frank has been a widower since 2021 and he has three grown-up children.
Cong Food Village Festival is back
Cong Food Village Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year’s festival will showcase the best produce and creative crafts that the west has to offer, all thanks to our sponsors and biggest supporters Ashford Castle Estate, and our charity partner Daisy Lodge in Cong.
Cong to Galway Race postponed
The annual Cong to Galway sailing race has been postponed due to ongoing repair works at Lisloughrey Pier and slipway.
Sailors face light winds in Ireland’s longest inland race
A Dublin/Cork crew has become the lastest sailors to win the annual Cong-Galway race on Lough Corrib.
Watch the iconic Cong-Galway sailing race this weekend
The annual Cong – Galway Sailing Race, Europe’s oldest and longest inland water sailing race, will take place this year on Saturday August 27 2022.
Third win for father and son sailors in historic Cong-Galway race
Father and son team, Yannick and Seán Lemonnier of Galway Bay Sailing Club, took the honours at this year's Cong Galway Boat Race.
Thrilling result in Ireland’s oldest and Europe’s longest inland boat race
The annual Cong Galway Boat Race, sponsored by Ashford Estate, took place last weekend against a backdrop of challenging weather conditions.
Cong-Galway sailing race given class flag
It has been confirmed that this year's Cong-Galway sailing race will go ahead on Saturday August 22.
Historic race continues to attract Galway sailors
Competitors in Europe's oldest and longest inland sailing race, the Galway to Cong, managed to sample every challenge the weather could offer when they took to the water recently.