Sports
Glenarm have three very successful sports teams. There is a Rowing Club (coastal) which trains over the summer months to prepare for the annual all Ireland Rowing Competition. In 2009 the club's Veteran Team won an all-Ireland silver medal at the championships held in Waterville, Co Kerry. The club which was founded in the late 19th century has been enjoying a revival in recent years and holds regular regattas with two other local coastal rowing clubs in Carnlough and Cairndhu Four oared gig racing has a measure of popularity in the village . Up until recently craft for this sport were the product of local boat builders and during the summer crews may be seen training out on the bay. A highlight of the gig racing calendar is the Annual Regatta which takes place in summer time and attracts crews from local clubs to take part in the local challenge
The local rowing club is Glenarm Rowing Club, who have over 10 members and are part of the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation. 2009's All Ireland a combined crew of Glenarm and Carnlough won a silver in the Veteran Men. The club was featured on the BBC documentary programme Coast. . There is also Glenarm Rovers F.C that play Saturday morning Football and managed under Terry Hastings. Glenarm Rovers have been promoted the two previous seasons but have struggled in their current division fortunately though they managed to beat the drop.There is also Shane O'Neills Gaelic Club. They play their games just outside of Glenarm in Feystown. Their Hurling team is considered to be one of the best in Co.Antrim and often compete for the league and cup.
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