What did you do last Bank Holiday weekend?
Silver Bridge Kayak Club visited several rivers throughout the northwest of Ireland.
Here's a few shots from our visit to Collooney Falls on the Owenmore river near Sligo.
A great day out!
Once home to the thriving corn mills of Alexander Sim, the remnants of the 1830s mill race are still preserved.
A fish pass, which aids Atlantic Salmon on their run from the spawning beds up river, to and from the ocean at Ballisodare Bay is also preserved.
Collooney is a growing market town, once famous for its Fair Green when farmers and buyers gathered from all over the country. Just across the water is the old Hollow Mills which date back to 1797 but which today houses a hydro-electric station which harnesses energy of the Owenmore River.
Author: SilverBridgeKC
Keywords: kayak sligo ireland owenmore river collooney mill falls
Added: October 31, 2008
The Owenmore river at Colooney, County Sligo, Ireland. The 'get in/out' is through a housing estate (Mill Falls) in the village. Just across the water is the old Hollow Mills which date back to 1797 but which today houses a hydro-electric station which harnesses energy from the Owenmore.
According to the whitewater guidebook, this is a 9 metre drop, that must've been in low water, I reckon last Sunday (Oct26, 2008) it was about 5 metres and flowing fairly high.
Just before going over the top, I let an eddy on the left, catch the front of my kayak & it swung me sideways and tossed me over the falls, although I stayed upright for the journey downwards- which unfortunately meant my 'hull' smacked straight down onto the surface of the water, some 16 feet below - Ouch!
I then capsized gracefully into the foamy waters! When I eventually resurfaced, I discovered I'd also broken my paddle over the bow of the kayak - you can hear the others say "a bit of duct tape'll fix that".
Still a good experience, in a nice location and a change of scenery from the regular Sunday paddle on the Boyne.
Apologies for the expletives, I left them in as I felt they suited the moment.
Author: lemonmeringuepie
Keywords: kayak ireland sligo colooney falls owenmore river pyranha everest waterfall
Added: October 30, 2008
DJ Fortune - King Billy On The Wall.
Lyrics:
Well there's a famous painting that everybody knows
It stands upon a gable wall over at Sandy Row
In memory of King William and brothers who did join
They fought for our deliverance at the Battle of the Boyne.
King Billy's on the wall
King Billy's on the wall
He stands so high, he shines so bright
He lights up the falls
There's millions come to see him, they stand and gaze in awe
They remember 1690, King Billy's on the wall.
There are slogans painted in red, white and blue
They tell the pope where he can go and what he can do
There's one for Gerard Rice, well that's a different class
Go take the Lower Ormeau Road and stick it up your arse.
King Billy's on the wall
King Billy's on the wall
He stands so high, he shines so bright
He lights up the falls
There's millions come to see him, they stand and gaze in awe
They remember 1690, King Billy's on the wall.
Now the next time you're in Ulster won't you come and have a look
Stand beside that mural and have your photo took
Set it on the mantelpiece or hang it in the hall
So the whole world can see King Billy's on the wall.
King Billy's on the wall
King Billy's on the wall
He stands so high, he shines so bright
He lights up the falls
There's millions come to see him, they stand and gaze in awe
They remember 1690, King Billy's on the wall.
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Author: Djfortunemusic
Keywords: DJ Fortune King Billy On The Wall loyalist music belfast
Added: October 12, 2008
Jason sprinting around in the fresh snow at Boyne Falls. Around ten inches of new snow fell overnight.
Author: MapgeekWL
Keywords: Snowshoe
Added: September 26, 2008
Mud Trucks Fast run Boyne Falls Polish Festival 4th fastest of the day
Author: Huffy1956
Keywords: Mud Trucks
Added: September 10, 2008
Crash Will does it again Boyne Fall Polish Festival
Author: Huffy1956
Keywords: Mud Trucks
Added: September 10, 2008
Boyne Falls Polish Festival Tough enuf Tom Huff Cedarville Mi
Author: Huffy1956
Keywords: Mud Trucks
Added: September 10, 2008
Boyne Falls Polish Festival Cedar Swamper 2 Cedarville Mi
Author: Huffy1956
Keywords: Michigan Mud Trucks
Added: September 10, 2008
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Author: TourFactory
Keywords: TourFactory Tour407536 Dynamic Duo Boyne Falls MI 49713 Century21 UpNorth Real Estate Virtual Home Tour
Added: July 2, 2008
A better version of the spinning thing,
in Sally's backyard. It was my Birthday present to Sally's mum.
Author: hotrod69uk
Keywords: Boyne Falls Michigan usa
Added: June 28, 2008
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