Rallies

Rally Booking for Rally 2023 is now open.  Click here to book your place.

Rally Itinerary 2023

The upcoming Rally in 2023 marks its 46th annual occurrence. The event will commence with boats gathering at Dromann Harbour on Saturday, July 8th, and Sunday, July 9th, signalling the beginning of the Rally. On Monday, July 10th, the flotilla will navigate to Terryglass Harbour, where a two-night stay is planned. On the evening of Wednesday, July 12th, participants will enjoy an anchor-out, followed by a move to Dromineer on Thursday, July 13th. The Rally will conclude with a two-day rest in Mountshannon Harbour on Friday, July 14th, and Saturday, July 15th.

Various engaging events will be centred around the Folklore theme throughout the week.

The Rally Committee, responsible for organising and managing the event, consists of the following team members:

  • Commodore: Colm Burke
  • Vice Commodore: Emily McGrory
  • Rear Commodore: Fergus Curtain
  • Chairperson: Aoife Geraghty
  • Secretary: Jenny O’Reilly
  • Treasurer: Anna Burke

Our next Rally will occur between the 8th and 16th of July, 2023.  keep your eye on this site or join our Lough Derg Announcements Group on WhatsApp and stay informed.

We love our Lough Derg rallies. They are great fun for everyone, with rest, music, food, extravaganzas, workshops, games and fabulous family activities for all ages. However, there are a few rules and conditions participants need to know about!

Every vessel on the rally should be properly found in sound condition and covered by an adequate Third Party Liability Insurance Policy. Each vessel must carry adequate safety equipment, including lifejackets and personal floatation devices (PFDs) for each Crew Member, fire-fighting equipment, an anchor and a first aid kit.

IMPORTANT: Only paid-up members of the IWAI are eligible to participate in the rally. If you do not have your membership number, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the membership secretary membership here. If you are not currently a member, you can join here.

Rally forms must be completed, signed and returned to the IWAI before a rally by the vessels Skipper. Skippers must be over 18 years old. The Skipper is solely and wholly in charge of their vessel and crew. In the interest of safety, the number of vessels permitted to enter the rally will be limited.