'Pulling Together to Save Lives'- Charity rowing challenge launches in Durrow
The participants will row the river Barrow and Achill Bay in a currach they built themselves
Pat Comerford of Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, and Pat Sweeney of Achill Co. Mayo will launch their campaign, 'Pulling Together to Save Lives' in Durrow's Castle Arms Hotel on Friday 7th at 8pm.
The pair, along with the help of some friends, have built a currach with the intention of rowing the Barrow river and Achill Bay to raise funds for Teac Tom, a mental health support organisation.
Pat Comerford and Pat Sweeney in their Currach.
The men will launch the event tonight, and are expected to row the Barrow river from July 5th to 7th, and then move on to Achill Sound Bay July 19th.
All safety measures will be in place for the events including life jackets and accompanied by a safety boat on the Barrow and in Achill Sound Bay.
For more information on the event, visit their Facebook page ‘Pulling Together To Save Lives’.
So far, the group have raised over €5,000. You can donate to the cause here.
The launch kicks off at 8pm and all are welcome.