Heli-cruise raises ’em high as Bubblegum Club takes to the skies

IT was like a scene from an action-packed war movie.

The 30 helicopters landed in formation near the marina in Portumna, Co Galway. On board was a special cargo of 120 children from hospitals around the country.

“It’s been absolutely spectacular. The biggest race meeting in Ireland wouldn’t have a quarter of the helicopters,” said Brendan Grace.