Poetry in motion
- After the long haul, heading for home
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon
Approaching Newbridge
In recent weeks and in association with RIPPLE’s work on the Caol Stream and the Stream behind the Moorings, RIPPLE have undertaken and completed the excavation of a “trough” on the river bed at the Rowing Club premises to accomodate a 33 metre by 3.5 metre pontoon that will assist in safer conditions for club members and boats at launch time.RIPPLE also provideed rock armour to help prevent erosion of the river bank and to provide safe conditions underfoot for the club members.
The work was carried out on behalf of RIPPLE by Casey Plant Hire and the work was completed in a most efficient and professional manner. Chairman of RIPPLE, Cllr. Frank Fahy received a letter from Rowing Club Secretary Una Connolly expressing the thanks of the committee and members for the work which would benefit the club greatly when they had the pontoon ready. RIPPLE funded in full the costs of the excavation and rock armour as part of its committment to the improvement of the facilities on the River Ilen.
Above are some photos taken on Sunday February 27th of the magnificent spectacle of Rowing Club boats and safety craft on the river between Kennedy Bridge and Newbridge and beyond. The Club have a very full program for the year including their regatta in Inniscarra.
RIPPLE wish them the very best of good luck and ask every club and person in Skibbereen and beyond to support them. They are all world class oarsmen and ladies.
