Sobering moment for Atlantic oarsman Sean

ATLANTIC oarsman Sean McGowan knew there had to be a certain madness which persuaded him to embark on a solo boat row across the Atlantic.

But on getting ashore in Antigua on May 4 he was somewhat taken aback when he was approached by a well-wisher who suggested he should sign into the world famous rehab Priory Clinic in London.

The funny sequel to his 118-day journey in which he almost faced death on at least four occasions emerged last night at Limerick City Hall when he was given a reception by Mayor Kevin Kiely.