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Lough Derg Sub Aqua Club - Nenagh Guardian Notes from 2006
Tue 12/09/2006 12:30
The clubs monthly meeting was held in Dromineer on Thursday 7th September. The Christmas Party is booked for the Abbey Court Hotel on 16th Dec. tickets are E45 per person. Payment to be made by the next meeting. Congratulations to Ronan Brett who passed his coxwain test at the weekend. There will be no try a dive this year, but new members can be introduced through word of mouth from present members. To include information in these notes contact Derry 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Tue 29/08/2006 10:48
Diving was in Kilkee at the weekend with a remarkable sighting of a sunfish, the size of a dustbin reportedly. A very rare visitor and curiosity, the ocean sunfish is the heaviest bony fish swimming anywhere in the world. It can weight up to 2000 kgs! Typically found sunning itself on the ocean waves, the sunfish will feed on mollusks, jellyfish, fish, in fact anything it comes across that is edible. The one viewed in Kilkee on the sea bed had scratches on its side. possibly from a propellor. Other bottom dwellers were sighted on Friday night in the Whiskey Still, Dromineer to celebrate John Hoare's 30th birthday party... again.We wish John many more years of happy diving. The next club meeting will take place on Thursday 7th September. Anyone wishing to contribute to these notes please email derryo@hotmail.com or phone 086-3191673. These notes will now also be available on www.tipptatler.com on the internet links page sports section.
Tue 08/08/2006 11:38
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of John Kennedy, Thurles, after a long illness. John joined the club 4 years ago and learned how to dive with great enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Deepest sympathies to his family and many friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. The clubs monthly meeting was held in the Dromineer Bay Hotel on Thursday 3rd Aug. Club diving took place in Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry over the Bank Holiday weekend. There was lovely diving off Lambs Head and a fantastic night dive on Saturday with large candles used as beacons to guide divers safely ashore. Everyone had a great time and nobody got ticked off! For anyone that is interested the RNLI Lifeboat is having an open day at Dromineer on Sunday 13th Aug from 2pm to 4pm where you can meet the crew and see the equipment etc. that they use.
17/07/2006 10:58
Members of the club travelled to Baltimore in Co. Cork at the weekend and had some nice wreck dives. The Nestorian, a 6000 ton ship sank in 1917 loaded with steel bars and artillery shells which are still visible today and quiet interesting to look at. The top of the Nestorian lies at 14m while the seabed is 32m. Another wreck dived was the Alondra, a 2200 ton boat which sank in 1916, conger eels are visible in her boilers. The top of the Alondra lies at just 3m while the bottom on the seabed is at 26m. Diving is in Kilkee this weekend. To include info. in these notes contact Derry at 068-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
10/07/2006 12:32
The clubs monthly meeting was held at The Dromineer Bay Hotel on Thursday 6th July. Caherdaniel in Co. Kerry is the location for the August Bank holiday weekend. The regional dive weekend takes place this weekend in Baltimore Co. Cork. For info on dive sites check www.aquaventures.ie or www.baltimorediving.com . Anyone interested in diving around the Beara peninsula around the end of August/beginning of September contact Michael Lyons. If you would like to contribute to these notes contact Derry on 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Mon 26/06/2006 10:40
Congratulations first of all to Barry and Julie Lemasney who celebrated 25 years of married bliss last weekend. There was diving in Kilkee also at the weekend and Kilkee is the location for this weekends diving. The monthly meeting is on Thursday July 6th at 9pm in the Ormond Hotel, Nenagh. The Regional Dive Weekend takes place in Baltimore, Co. Cork on the 15th and 16th July. Just about enough time to let them get over winning the Munster final! Information on dive sites etc. can be found on www.baltimorediving.com and www.aquaventures.ie. The CFT website has a new address also, it is www.irishunderwatercouncil.com . To include any information in theses notes contact Derry 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Mon 29/05/2006 11:14
Congratulations to our three new Rescue Divers Valerie Knight, Willie Moylan and Tom Shaw who successfully passed the Rescue Diver exams. Ongoing education in diving skills is important for the life of the club and the safety and enjoyment of its all members. Those who pursue higher qualifications should be encouraged and commended, and grateful thanks extended to all who help and contribute time and effort into preparing candidates for the various exams. Our next meeting is at 9pm in the Ormond Hotel, Nenagh. June bank holiday weekend sees the club travelling to Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. A new dive centre has recently opened there details at www.burrenadventures.com Any items of interest you would like included in these notes contact Derry 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Tue 09/05/2006 13:17
We had our monthly meeting on Thursday 4th May. Kilkee is the diving venue for the next few weekends, until the June Bank Holiday weekend where we head to Ballyvaughan in north Co. Clare. A new dive centre has just opened there called Burrn Adventures Dive centre, their website is www.burrenadventures.com. Congratulations to Ronan Brett and Brian Mulligan who, as expected, successfully passed their Club Diver tests at the weekend. Congratulations also to Kay Bourke on her recent wedding. The Diver Rescue Course is on Sat. 27th May in Kilkee. The CFT search and rescue course is taking place after the June weekend. Snorkelling continues every Thursday at 7pm at Youghal Quay and is a great way to maintain fitness levels and keep up on all the gossip. Any notes to be added to this please call Derry at 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Mon 24/04/2006 11:56
The Club is heading to Renvyle in Co. Galway for the May bank holiday weekend. There is a beautiful sheltered cove which provides excellent diving for trainees and experienced alike. Information on dive sites is available at www.scubadivewest.com . There was diving in Kilkee last weekend with some trainees experiencing their first open water dives. Valerie Knight,Wllie Moylan and Richard Long took part in the the Rescue Diver Theory session as part of their training. Our next club meeting takes place on Thursday 4th May. If you want any information to be included in these notes contact Derry at 086-3191673 or email derryo@hotmail.com
Mon 13/03/2006 10:48
The club takes to the open water this weekend with the the first of the open water snorkels taking place at 10am in Kilkee on St. Patricks Day. High and low tides at 12.57 and 18.40 respectively. Trainees need to log snorkels to qualify to dive and experienced divers need to log snokels to remain active. More snorkels will take place on Sunday 19th and Sunday 26th March on Lough Derg at 1pm from Youghal Quay. Scuba training continues every Tuesday in the Garda Pool in Templemore at 9pm, with trainees getting aquainted with and competent in the use of their equipment. Qualified divers may also use this time to refresh their basic skills. Fitness training is every Thursday night in Nenagh at 7pm and all members are urged to attend to maintain fitness levels. Any contributions to these notes should be sent to derryo@hotmail.com or phone 086-3191673.
Mon 06/03/2006 14:05
Our monthly meeting was held on Thursday 2nd March. We are now preparing to venture outdoors again with the first of the open water snorkels taking place in Kilkee on Friday 17th March at 10am with more snorkels on Lough Derg on Sunday 19th and 26th March at 1pm. Both trainees and qualified divers must log a number of snorkels so it is important that an effort is made to do so. There are not too many nights left in the pool so it is vital that all members attend training sessions to improve or maintain fitness levels to ensure a safe and enjoyable diving season. Training is at 9pm in Templemore on Wednesdays and 7pm in Nenagh on Thursdays. It is in your own best interest to attend. Dive Medic course is scheduled for 11th March and Rescue Course for 22nd and 23rd April. A regional dive weekend is being organised for Baltimore on 15th and 16th July, early booking of accomodation if required is advisable. We are trying to update our register of members contact details, if you have not already provided yours an email or text message to derryo@hotmail.com or 086-3191673 to be kept informed of upcoming events etc. Next Thursdays lecture is on CPR, and it would be beneficial for qualified divers to refresh their skills.
Mon 27/02/2006 21:03
The clubs next monthly meeting is this Thursday 2nd March at 9pm in the Ormond Hotel, Nenagh. Our table quiz in the Dapp Inn was enjoyed by all who took part, although greater attendance by more members could have greatly enhanced the night. Many thanks to those who brought spot prizes and sandwiches. Congratulations to Denis and Mary Locky who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on the night, may they have another 30 years of bliss. The quiz on the night was won by the most intelligent members of the club of course. Training continues every Wednesday night at 9pm in Templemore Garda Pool and 7pm in Nenagh Pool.
Sun 19/02/2006 22:06
The club is holding a Table Quiz this Thursday 23rd Feb. starting at 9pm in the Dapp Inn, Nenagh. Try and bring along some friends, family or complete strangers to make up plenty of tables. Members are also encouraged to bring along a spotprize which will be raffled on the night and if you are any good at putting a few sandwiches together, those would be most welcome also. Our next club meeting is on Thursday 2nd March.
Mon 02/01/2006 16:03
The Club AGM is on this Thursday 5th Jan at 9pm in the Ormond Hotel, Nenagh at 9pm. All members requested to attend. Any outstanding sponsorship cards and money from the Christmas swim must be brought along on the night or given to Kay Burke beforehand. This is important as the club is one of the beneficiaries. Well done to everyone who participated in the swim and helped out in other ways.
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