UCG Kayak Club's 21st Birthday black tie re-union took place on October 2nd 1998, in the Great Southern Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway. Almost two hundred past and present UCG paddlers attended the event (most arriving in Limousines), and a historic, very elegant night was had by all. Everyone looked absolutely fabulous, particularly the organisers, who really did a brilliant job of organising the whole thing. ("You're too kind, but never again, thank you" - Organising Committee). The paddlers there varied from people who were in the club more than 15 years ago to undergrads who joined the club last year. 

Needless to say, the press were there, but people managed to get into the Hotel, as the photographers were cordoned off.

The night began with a wine reception at 7:30pm, followed by a group and Captain's photo. The meal took place at 8:30pm, and very nice it was too. Remarkably, all food remained on people's plates, and didn't once become airborne. Soon enough, after the speeches, the dancing and alcohol consumption began.  We all danced until 2:00am when we were kicked out, and retired to various parties throughout Galway. 

Next morning, people were still seen around Galway in tuxedoes, some in various states of undress. 

The whole event was repeated on Saturday night, in the Warwick, minus the tuxedoes...what a weekend ! 

Scandal wise, this is all I know about so far.... 

• Conor Murray's version of the birthday suit - one dickie bow and a pair of socks - pity he didn't do it while he played with the band
• Musical Beds in Christine's house afterwards
• The "mystery girl" who destroyed poor Jamie Donald's neck
• Clement Lyons liquid redecoration of the Great Southern steps
• The mystery girl who puked all over the Great Southern Ladies toilets
• Donnacha Quilty playing Cinderella with some girls shoe - is there anybody he didn't try ?
• The cleptomaniacs who robbed the band's musical shakers...

Louise Henry (Captain, 1998/99) 
Philip O'Toole (Captain 1996/97) 
Trish Ryan (Treasurer, 1996/97) 

Sponsors 

UCG Kayak Club would like to thank the following groups, without whom this event could not have taken place. 

River Deep, Mountain High, Middle Street, Galway. 
Donoghues Bus Company, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway. 
Patagonia, Ireland. Exchequer Street, Dublin. 
The Warwick Hotel, Salthill, Galway. 
Bank Of Ireland, NUI, Galway. 
Rossbeigh Holiday Homes, Rossbeigh, Co. Kerry. 
National University Of Ireland, Galway. 

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