About the Centre

Founded in 1770, Lough Ree Yacht Club is the second oldest sailing club in the world. The tradition of organised pleasure boating in Athlone goes back to at least 1731, with a regatta on the Shannon amongst the 'diversions' promised for a festival week in the town. Early activities appear to have involved a rendezvous at some agreed place and a cruise in company in the manner of a naval flotilla but racing eventually developed.

From its earliest days it was known as Athlone Yacht Club and was renamed Lough Ree Yacht Club in 1895. At that time the lion and roses from the arms of Athlone town were also adopted as the Club burgee.

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Directions

To get there by road from Dublin take the Athlone bypass and turn off at the Coosan exit (Exit 3 on the map). At the bottom of the exit ramp turn right, pass under the bypass and then turn immediately left. Keep on for one mile until the third left junction. Turn left there and the Club is at the end of the boreen.

Contact Details

Address Lough Ree Yacht Club 
Ballyglass 
Coosan 
Athlone    
Phone (090) 6475976 
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http://www.lryc.ie/