Ciaran’s family history dates back over one-hundred years to the fishing village known as the Claddagh (his great-great uncle was the last ‘King of the Claddagh’ Máirtín Oliver). To say the sea is in his blood is probably the best way to describe him! Ciaran has considerable experience in maritime instruction and commercial fishing, and together with his extended family he also runs Galway Bay Boat Tours. His passion for the seas around the west coast of Ireland is contagious. Keeping traditional fishing & boat-building practices alive is his vocation – a life-long mission. He is, without doubt, the heart & soul of our community and club and his dedication to the growth of the club is reflected in the clubs many achievements since it began. He is a community volunteer, a talented sailor and seaman (with multiple certificates), teacher and when he’s not fishing, sailing or on the water – he works as a firefighter with Fire & Rescue Galway.
