Haughey clan out in force for regatta

THE Haughey clan yesterday turned out in force for Dingle Regatta, blessed by unusually fine weather.

Maureen Haughey, widow of ex-taoiseach Charlie Haughey, made her first appearance at the event in some years, while her son, Conor, fired the shot to start the annual programme of naomhóg racing, in keeping with family tradition.

Just like his father used to do, he took aim with a double-barrel shotgun in the presence of a large crowd which had gathered in Dingle harbour.