Hooks and Crookes
Hooks and Crookes are shantymen based in Waterford in the southeast of Ireland. Our name comes from the Cromwellian saying, 'of getting there by Hook or by Crooke'. Hook and Crooke are the name of the headlands on either side of Waterford Harbour.
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Maritime Matters
2022
15th Annual Solas Memorial Swim, 26th December 2022
The annual swim in memory of former crew member Michael Hearne (and now also in memory of Jim and another Michael) was held today off Lawlor's Beach, Dunmore East at 12 noon, the aim of which was to raise funds for all cancer victims. It was was a lovely bright day with blue skies, but cold, and there was no hanging about. So it was in and out of the salty ocean fairly promptly, and enjoyable it was too for all the participants.
Fair play to Siobhán Hearne for all her efforts on behalf of Solas. A worthy cause.
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