The Big Row Home
A 100km challenge across the Irish Sea from Malahide Co. Dublin, to Holyhead Wales, in a bid to raise funds for the much needed re-development of our Scout Den!
After months of tidal calculations, chart plotting, logistical nightmares and hours upon hours of crew training, 26 members of Malahide Sea Scouts beat the elements and rowed from Malahide all the way to Holyhead, Wales. 100km across the Irish Sea!!
We are so very impressed at the dedication behind each and every stroke of the oar as the skiff and crews were underway for approximately 17 hours.
We had an unforgettable adventure doing what Sea Scouts do best working together to achieve an epic challenge.
The experience is something they will all share forever.
Congratulations and well done to the Rowing Crews:
- Lisa McEvoy. Leah Casey, Helena Butterly, Niamh Cullen
- Muirne Shaw, Elysia Maher, Fiona Martin, Heather Murphy
- Craig Newman, Robin Caird, Lachlan Elingboe, Nathan Greene, Jordan Killen
- Dereck Ennis, Colin Lynch, Gerry Walsh, Niall Rock, Killian Nolan
- Philip O’Connor, Rob McGrath, Ger Duffy, Stephen O’Reilly
to the Support Team:
- Paul McEvoy, Colum McCaffrey, Elaine Dunne, Gill Forde, Steph McCann, Kevin Rowan
and to everyone who donated, sponsored and supported our adventure and den development project:
- Eamonn McGrattan, Des Mullaney and the crew of Walter Mitty.
- Michael McKenna and Irish Ferries.
- Colm Smith of Marine Parts Direct.
- Holyhead Sailing Club, Scout Group and Marina.
- Declan Killen of Killen Goldsmiths.
You can still support us below to help fix the facilities at our Scout Den home to hundreds of young people of all backgrounds sharing in the adventure of Scouting.
Join us off the beaten track and help share that adventure.
Visit our Facebook page and Twitter to keep up to date with our development and become part of our BIG ROW HOME!
Redevelopment of our Scout Den
Our current den, completed in 1984 has served us well. But 30 years on with 600 members through its doors every week the wear and tear is becoming evident. No wheelchair access, outdated infrastructure, a leaking roof, insufficient meeting/ training space a make-over is long overdue. These funds will go towards building an extension and making the necessary improvements.The cost of the re-development is approximately €600,000. Any support in raising these funds is greatly appreciated.
How to help? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, Spread the word and feel free to donate via PayPal below. Win yourself some jewellery! Donate below and guess how long the row will take. The closest Male to the time will win a pair of cufflinks and the closest Female to the time will win a contemporary pendant from our friends at Declan Killen Goldsmiths. Goodluck! 
Thank you.
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