07/11/2020
Jim's latest model leaving home. Ernest Shackleton's Endurance which carried the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914.
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At the Galway school of boat building Jim and son Conall continue the Horgan family tradition of boat building that goes back to the 1950's in Youghal.We continue that tradition in Galway today, working on a project-by-project basis. Over 200 traditional wooden boats have been built in that time, ranging from 24' Galway Hookers (''An Muirin''), Scandinavian/Irish Yawls, sailing currachs, beach boats and tenders, and the restoration of many old hookers including the 42' ''Clíona na Toinne''
07/11/2020
Jim's latest model leaving home. Ernest Shackleton's Endurance which carried the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914.
21/05/2020
Handcrafted model boats for sale 20×28cm
€30 + postage
07/05/2020
Hi there
Galway Ho**er Clíona currently up for sale. She has working and newly serviced engine, full sales and rigging, 8 bunks, kitchen and toilet. She is a beautiful cruising ho**er and has often been over to the UK and France. Her interior nedds to be redecorated and would be a fantastic project for a group of friends.
If you are interested or would lime to make an offer message me directly. Has been used as a house boat previously.
Conall
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18/04/2020
Here is some old footage of our Galway Ho**er Clíona na Toinne which is currently for sale. She is in fantastic condition with a well maintained engine. I think she would be a great investment for a group of friends who could take her cruising around Ireland, France and beyond.
Direct message me for more info.
Conall
Galway Ho**er Clíona To Cross Atlantic Hundreds of locals including some veteran boatmen, gathered on Sruthán Pier in An Cheathrú Rua in County Galway, to wish the Galway ho**er Clíona well as she embarked upon her non-stop journey to New York.
06/03/2020
Amazing work being done by Dennis Barry and his son Danny with a bit of guidance from Jim Horgan and the book boat building for you 😊📖⛵
11/11/2019
Please come and see our Brig St. John replica which is currently in St. Nicolas' cathedral in Galway. For info on the incredible history of this ship check out the summary in the pictures below 😊
Conall
08/10/2019
Jim Horgan's step by step guide to building your own wooden boat. Jim has been involved in the building of over 200 boats in his 60 year career! The book is available for €15 plus postage
03/10/2019
Check out the Santa Maria at Lynch's castle, Galway. This replica was built by Jim to celebrate the great maritime history of Galway. She was the largest of the three ships Christopher Columbus used in his first voyage across the Atlantic.
27/03/2019
Marking out the moulds for our next project The Brig Saint John. The St John was a famine ship that sailed from Galway to Cohasset. She sank in a storm just miles from her destination on the 7th October, 1849 with the loss of 97 passengers and crew.