Boat Jumble, 27th April at Lough Swilly Yacht Club, Fahan

The Lough Swilly Yacht Club, Fahan, County Donegal, are holding a boat jumble at their clubhouse on Sunday 27th April from 10am until 3pm.

Stormy seas

Love in a boat, in times of trouble you've kept me afloat.

We've been through some rough waters, hit a few rocks, and sailed through stormy seas. Pictured is my partner Sara McFadden, Tobin and I, on Stoney B.

A word of thanks

We received a wonderful welcome last Saturday night from the proprietors, staff and patrons of the "Squeelin' Pig" in Muff, they sure know how to party!!

The bucket collection travelled on through Muff, Burnfoot and Bridgend. At the Halfway, they interrupted their boxing gala to welcome us and then on to Buncrana.  

A Seadog's Farewell

A Seadog's Farewell 

Take my paw

As I bid farewell

I'm heading west

For the Atlantic swell

Woof! Woof!

An Original poem by Tobin 

£224.60 raised today

Toby and I have met some wonderful people today in Spencer Road, Clooney terrace and Duke Street. We finished up with £224.60.

Take nothing for granted

"Macmillan Cancer Support help people like me who have gone through cancer, the treatment and the after effects. Whether it has been a cup of tea, a chat, they are always there, willing to help in times of need. For others less fortunate, they provide help and support for families and 24 hour care in the home until the end.

Thank you for your support over the weekend

We would like to thank all those that contributed to the bucket collection over the weekend, which was a very much appreciated £834 collected.

I am Raftery the poet

Darren and Toby beside the "Stoney B"

A Poem by Anthony Raftery

I'm Raftery the poet,
Full of hope and love,
My eyes without sight,
My mind without torment. 

Going west on my journey
By the light of my heart,
Weary and tired
To the end of the road 

Behold me now
With my back to the wall
Playing music
To empty pockets for nothing at all.

The next 3 months...

Over the next 3 months, Darren and Toby will be preparing the "Stoney B" and themselves as they circumnavigate Ireland to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.