Fastnet tragedy remembered
A special remembrance ceremony will be held at Cape Clear Island today to mark the 25th anniversary of the Fastnet yachting tragedy.
Fifteen sailors died in the tragedy during the Fastnet race of 1979.
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Fifteen sailors died in the tragedy during the Fastnet race of 1979.
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