February presentation

11 February 2025

Big Dream, Little Boat

by Kevin O’Sullivan

Battling time, tide and the weather, Big Dream, Little Boat is a compelling account of one man’s journey by kayak around the island of Ireland. Skerries’ own Kevin O’Sullivan had set himself a mission – to circumnavigate the entire Irish coast – and to get home safely. The only problem was finding a way to do it. With a demanding job and family commitments he decides to break the journey into manageable three- and four-day chunks, leaving his kayak at stages along the way and resuming the adventure when the opportunity arose. Travelling mainly in the summer months, his expedition takes three years. Along the way he reflects on the fascinating marine life, colourful Irish history, lovely scenery, and in particular on the remarkable people he met on his journey.
 
 
Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 8.15pm
 
Skerries Bowling Club
 
All welcome. Non-members €5
 
 

Time and Tide

Volumes of papers from the society’s archive will be on sale before the talk.

 

Time and Tide is available for online purchase by clicking here.


Annual Membership fee for season 2024/ 25

The Annual Membership fee, due from October, remains €10 for 2024/25. Many thanks to those who have already paid. You can renew at the the next meeting or renew online here.


Images from the archive: Albert Fullerton

Albert Fullerton was employed by the Skerries Visitors Association (you can see the initials S V A on his shirt under the life ring). He was in charge of the bathing places on Red Island during the 1930s and 40s. His job was to keep them neat and tidy and make sure that the rules were observed. (Information taken from the stories written by Billy Blood Smyth in the late 1970s and 80s).

Committee Members 2024/25

Chair – Oona Roycroft
Vice Chair – Carmel Power
Hon Secretary – Stephanie Bourke
Hon Treasurer – Brendan Grimes
Hon Librarian – Maree Baker
Hon Archivist – Jean Harrison
PRO – vacant
with Bill Kee, Bernie McKenna and Seamus Murray.