Gandelow Regatta

The glory days of the gandelow, when hundreds of people used the flat-bottomed boat for fishing or cutting reeds along the Shannon, may not return. But enough people are passionate about this uniquely Shannon river craft, to ensure it does indeed have a future.

Many of these people have a historical tie with the gandelow and are descendants of  the fishermen, the lighthouse keepers and the reed cutters who made their living along the Shannon in days gone by.  Others are simply passionate about boats.

Now, the big gathering of gandelows which is planned for Ringmoylan Pier, Pallaskenry, on July 16, 3 p.m., is aimed at furthering promoting interest in this unique boat.

~ Norma Prendiville, “Gandelow Regatta to reunite boat lovers on the Shannon,” http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/210801/gandelow-regatta-to-reuni…