Day trips on offer as Jeanie Johnston set to dock in Waterford

SAILING enthusiasts and boat-watchers in the south-east are in for a treat in September when tall ship Jeanie Johnston arrives in Waterford.

A replica of sailing ships from the pre-steam era of the 19th century, the Jeanie Johnston was built in Kerry and is now based in Cork where it is operated by local company Rivercruise Ireland.

The ship has attracted huge interest wherever it has travelled since its construction, and this year has a sailing schedule which includes stops in Tralee, Cork Harbour, Dublin Bay and Waterford. More than 600 people have already enjoyed day sailing trips and three more ventures will be undertaken in Waterford on September 28 and 30 and October 1, 2 and 3.