This year the Causeway Coast Maritime Heritage Group embarks on the final stage of the Celtic Odyssey experience. Colmcille 2001 - Towards Galicia will involve three curraghs - Colmcille, the Sant Efflam and another of Basque origin, will trace the sea journey made by monks in the Middle Ages from Brittany to Galicia - an epic 2,000 km rowing and sailing expedition! It is estimated that the journey will take between 6 and 8 weeks and will begin in Douarnenez, Brittany, on the 4th July 2001.

Colmcille 2001 - Towards Galicia is an exceptional opportunity to develop cross-community and cross-national relationships, as well as the development and shared experience of the crewmembers. The project will seek to develop existing links amongst coastal communities in the more northerly parts of the Celtic world. It will also establish new links between the communities of southwest France and north Spain in order that the cultural similarities and differences amongst these maritime regions may be identified and celebrated.

On arrival in Galicia, crews will participate in a number of cross-community and cross-national events to celebrate the success of the final stage of the Celtic Odyssey Adventure. Finally, the Colmcille will be prepared for transportation back to its base in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. From here, the use of the boat as an agent of cross-community development work within Ireland will continue!