We’re thrilled to announce that the next Interfirm Dragon Boat Challenge will take place on Saturday 12th of April! Twice a year, companies, groups and organisations battle it out in this high-energy race on the River Lee. With 17 participants per crew, you’ll power 250m from the iconic Port of Cork Read more…
This summer has been full of excitement and community spirit at Meitheal Mara! We hosted two fantastic Inter-firm Dragon Boat Challenges, our Cork Harbour Festival, the highly anticipated Ocean to City – An Rás Mór and a spirited Ocean to City Youth Race. Our Bádóireacht rowing programmes were also a Read more…
Join us for an Afternoon Talk at 14:30pm at Cork City Library Grand Parade with Meitheal Mara’s first ‘Writer in Motion’ Jasper Winn. Jasper Winn, slow adventurer and writer, has been commissioned to research and write an immersive book about the history, ethos and activities of Meitheal Mara and Naomhóga Read more…
Heritage Week, 14-22 August 2021 Join Meitheal Mara to mark this year’s Cork Heritage Open Day and Heritage Week. We’re delighted to present three amazing events this year, in collaboration with local historian, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, and avid sailor, paddler and rower Jack O’Keeffe. 14-22 August 2021Bridges of Cork, Audio Read more…
Heritage Week, 15-23 August 2020 Join Meitheal Mara to mark this year’s Cork Heritage Open Day and Heritage Week. We’re delighted to present three gorgeous events this year, in collaboration with local historian, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, and avid sailor, paddler and rower Jack O’Keeffe. Learn all about the natural heritage Read more…
Join Claire ni Mhuirthile and Cathy Buchanan who will be talking about the history of Meitheal Mara. The talk is part of the Autumn Lecture Series in the City Library. Poetry reading by Seamus Harrington The theme is “Mapping the Lee: stories from the river”. The event is organised by Read more…