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At the launch of the Raft Race this week were, l-r: John Maunsell (North Cork Civil Defence – NCCD), Jimmy Maguire (Micro Bio), Olan O’Farrell (Blackwater Search and Recovery), Sharon Maunsell (NCCD), Cllr Kevin O’Keeffe, Peter Merrigan (Triace) and Maurice Carroll (chairperson, Blackwater Search and Rescue). Photo: Eoin Scanlon

Blackwater Sub Aqua Club this week launched their first Raft Run event, an eight kilometre race between Ballyhooly and Ashe Quay in Fermoy, which will be held on Sunday, August 30th and is hoped will become an annual event.

The course is approximately eight kilometres in length with the depth of water varying from a maximum three metres to very shallow water, giving a challenging but fun run for all who enter.

Speaking to The Avondhu, club secretary Ken Barry said the event will act as a fundraiser for the Search and Rescue unit ...

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