Three French lifeboat crew who died in a recent sea rescue will be remembered by a fleet of west-of-Ireland crafts setting sail from Galway for the Breton port of Lorient.

Two sailing regattas this week, on opposite coasts, have succeeded in mustering a large proportion of Ireland’s boating community. And both, in turn have their own spectacles on offer although for different reasons.

KINSALE will benefit to the tune of €2.5 million as the Sovereign’s Cup Regatta gets underway today.

Dr. James McDaid, T.D., Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation announced

Sports organisations have welcomed the multi-million euro boost in grant funding announced for projects across the country.