Royal St George Yacht Club

Supper and Talk with Des Ekin
2015-11-11 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Des Ekin, author of bestselling book The Stolen Village, will talk about one of the most dramatic stories in Irish history – the pirate slave raid known as “The Sack of Baltimore”.
In June 1631, a joint force of pirates from Algiers and armed troops of the Turkish Ottoman Empire stormed ashore at the sleepy little harbour village of Baltimore, Co. Cork, and abducted nearly all the villagers. More than 100 people – mainly women and children – were borne away to a life of slavery in North Africa. Only two of them ever saw Ireland again.

The Stolen Village is a fascinating tale of international piracy and culture clash nearly 400 years ago and is the first book to cover this relatively unknown and under-researched incident in Irish history, shortlisted for the Argosy Irish Nonfiction Book of the Year Award.
This event will begin at 7pm, consisting of a talk followed by a two course supper for €25.
Book your place today by calling the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Cruising Dinner 2015
2015-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
A wonderful night of tall tales and cruising adventures hosted by Tony Linehan. So whether you participated in the George Brittany Cruise, chartered a boat in the Med or cruised closer to home, you are welcome to come along to this gathering of cruising folk.
The dinner will be on open booking for all members and friends who have an interest in cruising, so get your table booking in now by calling the Club at 01-280 1811 or by emailing Tony at tony.linehan7@gmail.com

Shopping Trip to Kildare Village
2015-11-18 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Get the Christmas shopping done and dusted in style!
Get the Christmas shopping done and dusted in style with his complimentary VIP trip to Kildare Village. Return coach trip, exclusive discount card, bubbly on arrival, and use of the VIP lounge included.

Members and their guests are very welcome.
Please be sure to arrive before 10am for the bus departure.
Register now by calling your Club at 01-2801811 or by emailing Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Mexican Dinner and Tequila Tasting 2015
2015-11-18 19:30 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
On Wednesday, 18th October, the Club will host a very special Mexican themed night.

Mexican Dinner and Tequila Tasting 2015

Come and join the Mexican Ambassador Carlos Garcia de Alba in the Dining Room on Wednesday, 18th November for a Mexican themed dinner with a tequila tasting. Helma Honda, a Mexican chef, will fly in to prepare the food and Jose Torres Diaz, of the Tequila Regulatory Council, will do a tequila tasting using three different tequilas to match the food.
This special event is priced at just €30.00 per person.
Please call the Club at 01 280 1811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie to secure your place today.

George Art Exhibtion
2015-11-19 - 2015-11-22 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
The 3rd Annual Royal St George Art Group Exhibition opens on the evening of Thursday 19th November 2015 at 7.30pm and runs until Sunday 22nd November 2015 inclusive in the Snooker Room of your Club.
It is open to Royal St George Yacht Club Members and George Art Group members to submit entries. All are welcome to take part, irrespective of medium.

This is a wonderful opportunity to pick up the perfect Christmas present. The night will also feature a painting to be raffled in aid of the Peter McVerry Trust. The prize winners of our Christmas Card Competition will be also announced and exhibited.
We very much look forward to sharing the immense talent of our artists with you!
The exhibition will remain open from 10.30am – 7.30pm (6.30pm on Sunday) Thursday 19th November until Sunday 22nd November.

Short Lecture: The Sinking of The Endurance
2015-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
On the 21st November, the Club will be hosting a short lecture on the Sinking of the Endurance as part of the Shackleton Endurance Exhibition, which is open to the public until the 30th December.
A lecture will be given by Liam Maloney, in-house historian, on one of the most incredible survival stories in history: the sinking of the Endurance.

This event will take place at your Club between 4pm – 6pm. Admission €15. Book your place by contacting John O’Reilly at joreilly@shackletonexhibition.com or by calling the exhibition at 01 236 0644.
“As if the ship and its crew had not been plagued by enough of it already, heavy pack ice was again sighted, and hours later a blowing gale reared its ugly head. For two days, the Endurance took shelter under an unlikely aegis – dodging to and fro under the lee of a stranded iceberg. As the gale eased, the ship made crawling headway towards her Antarctic destination, now just one day’s sail distant. On encountering the ice pack once more, Shackleton opted to work through it, but with temperatures plummeting, there would be no escape from its icy squeeze.”

Presentation and Book Launch with Daniel J Nolan
2015-11-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Daniel J Nolan, author of ‘Democracy: The Curse of Cromwell’ will be giving a talk in your Club on the 24th November titled: “Teia Tephi: The Princess from over the Seas” followed by supper.
This talk will discuss the forgotten hero, Queen Teia Tephi of Ireland and the epic narrative poem and autobiography covering her life, seeking to answer the question: Queen Teia Tephi (583 – 534 BC) and the Tuatha Dé Danaan . . . Fact or Fiction?

This event will begin at 7pm, with the presentation followed by supper, for just €25 pp.
Copies of “Clippers: The Ships that Shaped the World” will also be for sale on the night.
Don’t read history, read biography because that is history without the theory – Benjamin Disraeli.
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailhousemanager@rsgyc.ie
About the Author: Daniel Nolan, MD FRCP, is Emeritus Consultant Diagnostic Radiologist and Head of Department at John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford.

DBSC New Mixed Sportboat Class
2015-12-03 08:00 - 22:00 | Dublin
Is it time for DBSC to introduce a new mixed Sportboat Class in its racing programme?
There is now a good number of non SB20 sportsboats based in Dun Laoghaire; privately owned J80s & J70s, Clubs’ 1720s, others…

There is maybe also a renewed interest among “younger” waterfront Clubs’ members to acquire a boat and go racing in DBSC… However, gone are the boom times when a string of J109s appeared in Dublin Bay…would be competitors are looking at a lower capital outlay of €15k to €20k for “something exciting”…
Providing a mixed sportsboats class in DBSC next year would not only cater for the existing boats above but also maybe foster and encourage new buyers to source “fun”, affordable day racers.
What is a sportboat? How much would it cost to buy / enter one in DBSC? When will they be racing? Which handicapping system will be used?
To discuss all these issues, an open meeting is being held by Dublin Bay Sailing Club in the Royal Irish Yacht Club on Thursday 3rd December at 20.00
All current or aspiring owners of sportboats welcome!

Children's Christmas Party 2015
2015-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Santa and his Grotto are back!
A Christmas Wonderland will be waiting for you and the little ones at the RSGYC on Sunday, 13th December.
Everyone – big and small – will be entertained all day long, with a magical visit with Santa who will have presents and a listening ear for all the children.
The whole family will enjoy a fun-filled and magical time in the George in preparation for the big day on the 25th.
This very special event begins at 2pm, costing just €15 per child. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment! See you there!
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 280 2811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Christmas Carol Dinner
2015-12-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
*Limited places still available*
A fabulous Christmas night at your Club which will consist of a delicious three course dinner and afterwards its song sheets at the ready for the Club Christmas Carol sing-along with the George Choir.

A wonderful evening of food, festivity, and songs to lift your Christmas spirit for the big day. 7.00pm for 7.30pm.
Mulled wine on arrival followed by three course dinner for just €40 per person.
Be sure to book your place early by calling the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Christmas Eve Lunch
2015-12-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
A firm family favourite returns this Christmas Eve as your Club hosts its ever-popular Christmas Eve Lunch.
Your Club will host a special Three Course Lunch in the Dining Room this Christmas Eve before the big day finally arrives!

This lunch begins at 12:30pm and costs €40 pp.
Book early to avoid disappointment by calling your Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor housemanager@rsgyc.ie

New Year's Eve Lunch
2015-12-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Enjoy the last lunch of 2015 with your family, friends, and fellow Members in the Club Dining Room before ringing in the New Year.
Reminisce over the wonderful memories and times 2015 brought in the warmth and hospitality of your Club. Early Booking is Essential.

Early Booking is Essential. From 12.00pm, Three Course Lunch, €40.
Book your place by calling the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie before it is too late!

New Year's Eve Ball
2015-12-31 19:00 | Dublin
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style!
Ring in the New Year with your friends, family, and fellow Members with a party atmosphere that promises to rival any!

Prosecco reception on arrival to get you in the party mood!
Delectable three course meal to fortify you for the night’s dancing and partying
Live band “Classic Hits” will get you dancing and shaking

This is the last event in the Club before we start on the refurbishment and is sure to be a night to remember!
Starts at 7.00pm and costs just €50 per person. Dress code theme “Black and White.”
Don’t miss out, book now!
You will want to be able to say I was there!
Early booking is essential. Book your place today by calling the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Supper And Talk With Tom O’Reilly
2016-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
On Wednesday, 3rd February, Tom O’ Reilly will host a very special talk entitled ‘Concepts of Beauty’ in your Club.
This event will begin at 7pm, hosted by Tom O’ Reilly himself, who will give an interesting and amusing talk explaining aspects of facial aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, facial surgery, skin cancers, and sun damage. So come along for the talk and stay for a two course supper for €25 at 8pm afterwards if you like.
Book your place now by calling the Club at 01 280 1811 or emailing Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie

About the Speaker:
Tom O’ Reilly is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Blackrock Clinic, St Vincent’s Hospital and Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.

Movie Night & Supper - Quartet
2016-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Movie Night & Supper at the George. Cinny McCafrey presents, “Quartet”
At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, and Billy Connolly. Directed by Dustin Hoffman.
7pm. Two Course Supper & Movie, €25. Please call the Club at 01 280 1811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie

Annual Table Quiz In Aid Of Rehab Care Dun Laoghaire 2016
2016-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
A fun evening with great prizes in aid of this very deserving cause.
8pm.Tables of Four, €50. Complimentary finger food included.
Rehab Care operates a wide variety of responsive health and social care programmes which reach into communities the length and breadth of Ireland. This may be the first chance to see the refurbishments in the Club.
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 280 1811, email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie, or alternatively call Paddy Treanor at 087-2486874.

Fireball 50 Year Reunion - Book Now!
2016-02-06 17:00 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Seeing that it is 50 years since the Fireball Class started in Ireland, it’s time we had a REUNION!
DOCUMENTS
Fireball Reunion List
Apply Online Here
Seeing that it is 50 years since the Fireball Class started in Ireland, it’s time we had a REUNION!!! The date is set for Saturday 6th February 2016 and many of you by now will have this date in your diary. This is the night before the Ireland v Wales match on the opening weekend of the Six Nations. A small group have started to put THE PARTY together and Ciara Dowling is helping with the coordination and organisation of the night. All ideas and offers of help are very welcome indeed.
What’s the Plan for the Evening & the Cost?
In order that people can circulate for the evening we have decided against a sit down dinner and so are planning for a stand up evening with pod tables using the top level of the club. On arrival, there will be a drinks and canape reception followed by a two course buffet meal, dessert, tea and coffee
The cost will be €25 per person and booking is essential. All bookings must be made through the Online Booking and Payment Form. please note that Cash will not be taken on the evening.
A database of over 400 fireball sailors has now been compiled – please click here to see the Fireball Reunion List

RBS Six Nations Rugby
2016-02-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2016-02-13 14:25 - 17:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
There will be special bar rates and complimentary finger food at the Club when Ireland are playing at the official RBS Six Nations matches.

7 February, Ireland v Wales. KO at 3pm

13 February, France v Ireland. KO at 2.25pm
27 February, England v Ireland. KO at 4.50pm
12 March, Ireland v Italy. KO at 1.30pm
19 March, Ireland v Scotland. KO at 5pm

iPad Navigation Master Class with Eddie English
2016-02-08 19:30 - 22:15 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
The iPad has now become a regular sight aboard – being used for communication, using lots of different apps and being used for navigation.
DOCUMENTS
iPad Navigation Masterclass
Eddie English of SailCork has been using Macs since 1992 and has been using Navionics Charts on his iPhone since they were launched in 2009. In the summer of 2011, he began to use the iPad with Navionics Charts. He has used the charts to navigate in Ireland, the UK, France, Spain, Croatia, and the Caribbean.
Eddie has found the iPad indispensable for Passage Planning and excellent for navigation. Navionics were the first company to make charting available as an app for the iPad and have full charting for the world. Eddie will demonstrate using these charts and concentrate using the chart set UK AND HOLLAND HD (Available on the App Store for approx €50. To glean maximum benefit from the course pupils are advised to load this app on their iPad for the course.)
Eddie will demonstrate all the features in a specially prepared slide show showing all the features of the Navionics Charts on the iPad. He will also demonstrate a specific passage plan and get participants to plan a passage using their iPads.
http://www.sailcork.com/index.php/navigation/using-ipad-for-navigation/

Date: Monday, Feb 8th, 2016
Time: 7:30-22:15
Venue: Club Room at the Royal St George Yacht Club
Course Fee: €60 for non-Members, €55 RSGYC members.
Bookings are essential and should be made directly with the Sailcork office on 021 4811237 or email: info@sailcork.com
Early booking is advised as this class sold out very quickly last year.

Gala Dinner Reopening
2016-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Your Club is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a very special Gala Dinner on the 13th February to commemorate the reopening of the upstairs of the Club after our January refurbishments.
So, come along with your friends and fellow Members to see your new Club for what promises to be a night to remember full of great food and great entertainment. We will be announcing further details closer to the event once they become available.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Dublin Bay Sportsboat Class - Information Meeting
2016-02-16 20:00 | Royal Irish Yacht Club, Harbour Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
As you know, Dublin Bay has fostered the development of a Mixed Sportboat Class for 2016.
Following on from an inaugural meeting in December, Olivier and I have been working behind the scene to get the class off the ground. We would like to present to you our work so far, and to outline the 2016 season. Please feel free to pass this invite onto any Sportboat owner, or prospective sportboat owner.
Date: Tuesday 16th of February
Time: 8pm
Location: Wet Bar, RIYC
Best Regards,
Vincent Lattimore and Olivier Prouveur

Illustrated Lecture On Dublin Port's Diving Bell
2016-02-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
An illustrated lecture on the Diving Bell will take place at Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 at 19:30.
Joe Ryan, Irish Coast Guard (retired) will present this lecture in support of Ireland’s new tall ship.
After the lecture Neil O’Hagan, Chief Executive of Atlantic Youth Trust will bring you up to date on the progress towards the goal of youth development using a new tall ship.
A two course supper will be served after the lecture for €25 p.p. A donation to the AYT funds will be appreciated. To reserve a place at the lecture or lecture and supper, please contact 01 280 1811 or e-mail: events@rsgyc.ie or housemanager@rsgyc.ie.

End of Game Season Dinner in Association with Cavistons
2016-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
This ever popular dinner with Peter Caviston will make a welcome return where we will once again present the best of end of season game.
Following the great success of this dinner last year, Peter Caviston will once again present the best of end season game.
Further details will be announced closer to the date.

RBS Six Nations Rugby 2016
2016-02-27 16:50 - 19:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland

Pop Up Restaurant in the Club Dining Room This March
2016-03-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Fallon & Byrne restaurant comes to the George this March!
Are you looking for somewhere to dine out this Friday night? Why not come along to the latest in the “pop up” restaurant series in the Club!
Fallon and Byrne Restaurant, well known in Dublin for its fine food and wines, recently opened in the Peoples Park in Dun Laoghaire and will be our hosts on this occasion. They have devised a tasty menu (click on the right side for details) which is sure to be enjoyed by all.
This dinner is a four course meal and includes a FREE bottle of house wine (per table of four).
So for a tremendous meal and a very enjoyable night among friends, look no further than your Club this Friday night!
7.30pm for 8pm, €40 per head, dress code smart casual.
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 280 1811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie
Fallon & Byrne Dinner Menu

Mother's Day Lunch
2016-03-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Take the stress out of this Mother’s Day with a delicious Sunday Lunch available in the Dining Room from 12.30pm.
Adult €25.95 and Half Portion €12.50.
Be sure to book your place by calling the Club at 01 2801811 or email Eleanor housemanager@rsgyc.ie
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Ladies Lunch and Gardening Talk with Brenda Branigan
2016-03-10 12:45 - 15:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Brenda Branigan will give a delightful talk about gardening on Thursdsay, 10th March followed by a two course lunch.
12.45pm. €25.
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 2801811 or email Eleanor at housemanger@rsgyc.ie

Movie Night & Supper - Top Gun
2016-03-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
Movie Night & Supper Thursday, 25th February at the George. Shane O’Loughlin presents ‘Top Gun’.
The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).
7pm. Two Course Supper & Movie, €25. Please call the Club at 01 280 1811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsgyc.ie
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Des Cummins Talk on Sailing The Arc
2016-03-11 19:30 - 23:00 | Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Dublin, A96 AY77, Ireland
On the 11th March, Des Cummins and three other members of his RSGYC crew will give an exciting talk all about the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers ARC 2015 and the participation of the George yacht Alpaire HR 48.
The ARC is a race from Grand Canary to the Caribbean Distance, covering about 2800 miles.
This year’s event started in November onboard the George yacht Alpaire, owned by 3 members, Des Cummins, Robert Dix, and Drewry Pearson and was crewed by 6 over 60.
The four members from the RStGYC aboard for the race were:

Des Cummins
Drewry Pearson
Finn Lyden
Des Thorpe

They ALL will tell the story in pretty pictures, warts and all, on the evening… No questions!
This event has become a must do for older yachties in recent times.
Be sure not to miss this one!
To book your place, please call the Club at 01 2801811 or email Eleanor at housemanager@rsygc.ie
