The widow of a man who drowned as a result of a defective lifejacket was awarded over €500,000 in damages yesterday as the High Court judge criticised the manufacturers.

The CH Marine Ltd October League starts on Sunday, October 26 in Cork Harbour. Scheduled First Gun for Class 1 is 11:55, Class 2 is 12:05, while the Class 3 and White Sails will start at 12:15.