Nearly 95 years later we are undertaking a significant refurbishment program on the clubhouse building.
Limerick boat club roof.
The limerick boat club after its roof was torn off during storm darwin.
After the terrible storm darwin back in 2014 fundraising for limerick boat club which has been a part of limerick since its founding in 1870 has been essential.
We offer everyone a unique opportunity to learn to row at their own pace and enjoy the beauty of the river shannon.
Placecraft jet boat blown alcohol 555 bbc with psi july 22 2012.
A significant contribution by businessman jp mcmanus to limerick boat club has enabled the city centre club to commence the replacement of its roof which was destroyed by storm darwin in.
Windows have been re installed upstairs in recent years and in the past few months the building has been fully insulated.
Thanks to a significant contribution from the jp mcmanus benevolent fund the limerick boat club can get back in full action with a new boathouse roof.
Founded in 1870 limerick boat club is one of the oldest boat clubs in ireland.
Founded in 1870 the club made headlines when dramatic footage of the clubhouse roof being whipped off during storm darwin.
Due to the storm they lost their roof and the limerick boat club fundraiser has been striving to put a new roof on their beloved building ever since.
On 12 february 2014 the club achieved worldwide notoriety when the roof was peeled off the boat house in a violent storm.
Storm in limerick ireland blows roof of boat storage facility at limerick boat club.
Our friendly and welcoming club which is located in the heart of limerick city has a renewed focus on recreational rowing.
An online fundraising campaign has been established to help cover the 100 000 costs of installing a new roof on limerick boat club which was destroyed by storm darwin in february 2014.
Limerick boat club is a rowing club located in limerick ireland.
Athlunkard boat club was founded in 1898 and our clubhouse building was completed in 1926.
Limerick boat club roof blown off d82.