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Sand bank set to become race track

A sand bank in a West Cork harbour will have its annual transformation on Sunday next for the Courtmacsherry Strand Races.

Sand bank set to become race track

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012 - 01:00

Martin Walsh

The eight-race card will carry a prize fund of about e6,000.

Racing fans and fashionistas alike will flock to Courtmacsherry for the event, which will feature a best dressed lady competition.

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