‘Senseless act’ could cost a life Blackrock Raft Race

THe Blackrock Raft Race and Family Fun Day 2023 took place on Monday, June 5. The events of the day included a local busking competition, sandcastles, Tugawar, and volleyball.

Dundalk Brass Band also performed at 12pm. There was a raft race at 1pm and there were prizes and a presentation at 3pm.

The Blackrock Raft Race and Family Fun Day 2023 was organised by the Blackrock Social Group.

According to one of the event organisers, Kevin Soraghan of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, it was the busiest raft race yet in Blackrock.

“The raft race is going for 20 odd years and it’s always busy but the place was thronged this year,” said Kevin.

The winners of the local busking competition were Zoe Richardson in first place; Josh Prendergast in 2nd place; while joint third place went to Danny Begley and Ruairi Gaughran.

Over 300 children participated in the sandcastle event and everybody got a prize, a goodie bag sponsored by Centra Blackrock, Co Louth.

There were four teams involved in the Tugawar which was sponsored by MK Drilling. The team from Uncle Tom’s Cabin won the event, beating a team from the Dundalk Defence Forces who came second.

A team representing The Clermont came third, while the team from Salessense came fourth. There was also volleyball on the beach which was mostly enjoyed by teenagers. drownings in recent years and these devices save lives! Thank you to all who helped tonight,” read the post which was posted on social media.

Dundalk Brass Band which was comprised of around 20 people played from 12pm. They were sponsored by The Windsor. There were 22 entries for the Blackrock Raft Race. First place went to the Dundalk Defence Forces, followed by The Brake in second place.

The Clermont came third and Uncle Tom’s Cabin followed in fourth place. The race was sponsored by Connect Credit Union.

Kevin praised his fellow organisers and Blackrock Tidy Town’s Committee for all the work and effort that went into organising this year’s raft race and family fun day.