Reflections

The Dragon Journal features posts from members. They have shared their experiences on what it’s like to be a Dragon

  • Good Causes Awards: National Lottery 2025

    🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as a County Finalist in the Sports Category of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible support of the @NationalLottery, we’ve been recognised for the positive impact we’re making in our community. 💚We’re proud to stand alongside amazing groups and individuals…

  • Dragon Boating & Mental Health.

    I work in Mental Health & have done since 1994. I work with Addicts who have mental health issues and people with mental health issues who have addiction issues! It’s all wrapped up together, it’s a tough job, sometimes a sad job, we listen to so many difficult stories, supporting people with difficult lives and…

  • Connections: Mental Health and Wellbeing

    Dragonboat paddling deeply nurtures mental health and well-being by fostering a profound connection to nature. This ancient sport, practiced in synchrony with the rhythmic strokes of the paddle, facilitates a meditative state that promotes mindfulness and mental clarity. The repetitive motion on water not only engages the body but also soothes the mind, reduces stress…

  • What being a Dragon means to Me:

    I am a child, I am a girl, I am a sister, I am a woman, I am a mother, I am a grandmother, I am an auntie and I am a friend, BUT most of all I am a Dragon. For me being a Dragon was challenging at first but very rewarding as time…

  • Embracing Inclusion: The Journey of Ballina Dragon Boat Club

    Inclusion in sports isn’t just a noble goal—it’s a lifeline for many of us. Growing up, I couldn’t run or walk, but my love for sports never waned. From the sidelines, I cheered my local basketball team and county GAA team

  • Poolside Training to River Glory

    Denise our ever enthusiastic chairperson beats time on her drum in the front of the boat. Her voice carries on the breeze over our heads “I love you dragons, you don’t know the pleasure you’re giving me!”