tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44339263776017911032024-03-05T07:40:30.989+00:00Martin Duggan Memorial SwimFriday, 14th June 2013 - Fermoy Rowing Club, Ashe Quay, Fermoy, Co. CorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-9603833562873079652013-03-14T18:53:00.002+00:002013-03-14T18:53:29.454+00:00We have moved!We have moved to a new website: <a href="http://BlackwaterFermoySwim.com/">BlackwaterFermoySwim.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-69745716236356150812013-01-30T20:06:00.000+00:002013-01-30T20:06:08.876+00:00Watch out for Series Four of "Abhainn" on RTÉ One...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A new series of the television programme "Abhainn" has begun on RTÉ. There are three parts in this series: one about the River Barrow, one about the River Blackwater (Munster) and one about the River Erne. In the second episode, the one about the Blackwater, <a href="http://fermoyfish.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Owen O'Keefe</a> from the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim will be talking about the swimming history of the Blackwater in Fermoy and the magic of swimming in the river.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The episode about the Blackwater will be broadcast on Monday, 4th February, at 19:30 on RTÉ One. This programme will be broadcast in Irish but will be subtitled in English. This is the fourth series of the programme and Cláracha Gaeilge are making a great job of it – it would be worth your while to take a look at one or two episodes of it on <a href="http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">RTÉ Player</a> if you get a chance. We thank the producers for giving us this great insight into Ireland's inland waterways.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-89947643100254484252013-01-26T11:22:00.000+00:002013-01-26T11:22:01.306+00:00Provisional Date for MDMS 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">
We are very pleased to announce that, all going well, the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim 2013 will take place on the evening of <b>Friday, 14th June</b>. We hope to be able to run the event as normal at <b>Fermoy Rowing Club</b> on Ashe Quay. Two new slipways are being constructed on Ashe Quay and we hope that these will be completed in time for the swim as this will make it much easier for swimmers to enter and exit the water. There are, however, a lot of ongoing works on the Quay but we are hopeful that we will be able to work around these. More details in the coming weeks...</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-72329713852773082522012-07-02T22:27:00.001+01:002012-12-10T17:48:09.945+00:00Report, Results, etc. 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i>This message is for all the participants, volunteers and safety crew of yesterday’s swim. </i></span><br />
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First of all, we’d like to thank everyone for coming yesterday – it was great to have such a high turnout rate, especially given the less-than-ideal conditions. On the morning of the swim, the current was still very strong and we were considering shortening the course, but we decided that most swimmers should be able to make it once they stayed close to the bank on the upstream section. In the end, <b>28 of the 30 swimmers who started completed the full 2 km course</b>, and all did so within the 1 hr time limit. A great effort was made by all swimmers to reach the 1 km mark, but once they turned around, they were rewarded for their efforts as the current helped them to complete the second half of the swim in less than half the time it took them to complete the first half – by far the best negative splits that I have ever seen! Well done, swimmers.</div>
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Our <i>Fastest Swimmer</i> this year was <b>Chris Mintern</b> of Sunday’s Well SC who completed the swim in 27:04.1, well clear of the rest of the field. The recipient of the <i>Martin Duggan Memorial Shield for the Youngest Swimmer</i> was <b>Ellen Brooks</b> of Fermoy SC, aged 14 yrs 44 days, who completed the swim in a time of 34:16.0. Ellen also received this prize in 2010. Well done Chris and Ellen! Full results of the swim are available on our <a href="http://blackwaterswim.blogspot.ie/p/results-archive.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Results Archive</a> page. Photographs will be available shortly on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterswim" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page… (We would like to take this opportunity to boast that we started 7 mins early and that within 20 mins of the last swimmer finishing, the official results were published in PDF format in both English and Irish, without any electronic timing!)</div>
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We would like to thank <b>Fermoy Rowing Club</b>, <b>Phoenix Kayak Club</b>, the <b>Blackwater Sub-Aqua Club Search & Recovery Unit</b> and <b>other boat crew</b>, Adam, John and Lee, for their continued support of this event, we really could not run the event without it. We would also like to thank <b>our onshore spotters</b>, Leo, Fiona, Anna, Gill, Grace, David, Jack, Mary and Lauren, <b>our referee</b>, Jim, and <b>our timekeepers</b>, Auveen, Catherine, Declan, Joanne and Margaret. I’m sure that the swimmers in particular will want to thank <b>everyone who was involved in providing the much-needed refreshments</b> afterwards, Breda, Amy, Imelda and many many others, including <b>Noel McCarthy of Carry Out </b>off-license, Fermoy! Thanks, of course, to the<b> Duggan</b> <b>family</b> for their continued support of the event and to <b>John</b> for his kind words after yesterday’s swim. Finally, I would like to say a big personal thanks to <b>Brigid Noonan, Dave, Simon and David Mulcahy and George O’Keefe</b> for their help in organizing, and hopefully improving, this event every year.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-26355286410508191012012-05-17T18:29:00.000+01:002012-05-17T19:16:26.760+01:00Entries Now Open for 2012 Swim!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hello, everyone! Entries have just opened for the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim 2012. You can enter online by clicking the link on the right-hand-side of the screen. If you prefer, you can enter with pen and paper by downloading this year's <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55864323/MDMS/Web%20Sources/English/Entry%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Entry Form</a> and posting it to Owen O'Keefe, 3 Springfield, Fermoy, Co. Cork (Ireland). </div>
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The entry fee for this year's swim is €20 for over 18s and €15 for under 18s. These both increase by €5 if you wait until the last week to enter. If you are paying by cheque, please make any cheques payable to Owen O'Keefe & Brigid Noonan.</div>
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Don't forget that if you you will be less than 18 yrs old on the day of the swim you need to download the up-to-date <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55864323/MDMS/Web%20Sources/English/Parental%20Consent%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Parental Consent Form</a> and return this with your entry. You can return it by e-mail to <a href="mailto:blackwaterswim@gmail.com">blackwaterswim@gmail.com</a> or by post to the above address. You will not be allowed to swim without this form!</div>
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We will keep you informed with more details as the big day approaches...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-28796271225371194672011-10-26T19:22:00.000+01:002012-03-01T13:51:21.875+00:00Provisional Date Set for 2012 Swim<div style="text-align: justify;">
Greetings all, we hope that you have all had a very successful season and are getting into your winter routines! We are delighted to announce that a provisional date has been set for the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim 2012. That date is <b><i>Sunday, 1st July 2012</i></b>. The location is the same as it has always been and more details are to follow regarding times, etc. Stay tuned!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-36716475314515409672011-07-27T17:12:00.003+01:002011-07-27T17:13:49.907+01:00We are on the Daily News of Open-Water Swimming!There is a short piece on our swim on the global open-water news network. <a href="http://www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/2011/07/bright-young-future-for-open-water.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDailyNewsOfOpenWaterSwimming+%28The+Daily+News+of+Open+Water+Swimming%29">Click here</a> to see the article...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-16137852383955258822011-07-26T11:45:00.002+01:002012-02-11T16:30:37.204+00:00Results 2011<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
On Sunday, 17<sup>th</sup> July last, the annual Martin Duggan Memorial
Swim was held on the Blackwater River at Fermoy. Despite unfavourable
conditions, forty-two swimmers took part in this two kilometre freshwater race.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of the forty-two swimmers, twenty wore wetsuits and a further
twenty-two swam in their skin. Twenty-four of the forty-two swimmers were under
the age of eighteen, making this the first ever competitive open-water swim in
the Republic of Ireland where more than half of the participants were under
eighteen, a far cry from the stereotypical image of the sport. There were
twelve swimmers from New Zealand taking part in the race, also. The boys from
Auckland Grammar School and their coach Graham Beaumont were on a tour of
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The swim started ahead of time at three minutes to three in the
afternoon. The fastest twenty started first, followed shortly by the remaining
twenty-two swimmers. The first swimmer home was Freddie Bassett of Laser Mount
Eden SC, Auckland, who finished in a time of 25:59.6. The Martin Duggan Memorial
Shield for the Youngest Swimmer was awarded to Ruth Herlihy of Fermoy SC, who
completed the two kilometre course, sans-wetsuit, aged just twelve years and
sixty-seven days. Thanks to the Duggan Family for donating the prize.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The organisers would like to say a special thanks to Fermoy Rowing
Club, Blackwater Sub-Aqua Club and Phoenix Kayak Club. Without the input of
these three clubs, the event simply could not be held. We would also like to
thanks Noel McCarthy, Carry Out off-license, who sponsored all of the cold
drinks on the day. Huge thanks must also go to Jackie Power, our event referee,
all of our timekeepers, turn judges, spotters and other volunteers who gave
generously of their time. On behalf of the swimmers, we would like to thank all
of those who slavishly made hundreds of sandwiches, baked and prepared teas and
coffees for the afters of the swim. A final thanks to Fermoy Camera Club who
documented the entire day for us, and provided the photo-finishes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Full results can be seen <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3sj986m2-7gYTdmNzgxMjEtMzU1Ny00YzU0LTliOTgtMmJmNDFjZGE2MzA2&hl=en_GB">here</a>. Hopefully, we will have
better weather and a few more spectators next year!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-33648817075943869552011-07-11T14:51:00.000+01:002011-07-11T14:51:04.075+01:00Directions to the swim...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><i>From Cork:</i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1. Take</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>M8</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">motorway for</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>DUBLIN</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Baile Átha Cliath</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">2. Once through the toll (€1.90 for a car), take</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Exit 15</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(signposted R639</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>FERMOY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Mainistir Fhear Maí)</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">3. At the roundabout, take the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>1st exit</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(signposted</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>FERMOY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Mainistir Fhear Maí).</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">4. Once you come into the town, go</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>straight through</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">the crossroads at the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>traffic lights</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">5. Take</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b> left lane</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">onto</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Pearse Square</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(town centre) and then</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>left again</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">onto</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Ashe Quay</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(just before the bridge).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">6. The</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Grand Hotel</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">should be on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>your left</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Blackwater River</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">should be on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>your right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">7. Take the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>first available parking space</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and walk the last 100m to the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Rowing Club</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b><i>From Dublin:</i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1. Take</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>M8</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">motorway for</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>CORK</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Corcaigh</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">2.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Go past</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Exit 13 for</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>MITCHELSTOWN</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Baile Mhistéala</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">, take</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Exit 14</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(signposted R639</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>FERMOY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Mainistir Fhear Maí).</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">3. At the roundabout, take the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>2nd exit</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">(signposted</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>FERMOY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Mainistir Fhear Maí).</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">4. Go across the motorway and take the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>1st exit</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">off the roundabout (signposted</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>FERMOY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Mainistir Fhear Maí)</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">5. Halfway across the bridge in the town centre,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>signal right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and turn onto</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Ashe Quay</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">6. The</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Grand Hotel </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">should be on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>your left</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Blackwater River</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">should be on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>your right</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">7. Take the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>first available parking space</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">and walk the last 100m to the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Rowing Club</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>*Note: It's a Sunday so parking is free, as far as I know.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555544; font-family: tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', lucida, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I would also strongly suggest car pooling as there will most likely be few spaces.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-50224756326776585502011-04-10T15:15:00.000+01:002011-04-10T15:15:28.239+01:00Reminder of Entry Requirements for 2011I would just like to remind everyone of the entry requirements for all participants for this year's swim.<br />
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Firstly, you must be aged twelve years or older on the day of the swim to be eligible to enter. If you will be younger than eighteen years on the day of the swim and have entered online then you will need to complete the Parental Consent Form (available <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0By-RB0UzAGXBYTliYzRhZjItMzU5OC00ZTA5LTgzMzgtYWIwOGRlNjhjMDQx&hl=en&authkey=CJP5rIQJ">here</a>) and return it ASAP. I would also like to stress the need for all participants, young and old, to be well prepared before getting into the water!<br />
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Also, because the swim is being insured by Swim Ireland, it is necessary that all participants are listed as "competitive" members of a Swim Ireland affiliated club. If you are unsure as to your membership status, please check with your club.<br />
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An exception to that rule, of course, applies to swimmers travelling from outside of Swim Ireland's jurisdiction. Such swimmers must be members of any club affiliated to the governing body of their country. For example, a swimmer travelling from England or Wales must be a member of the ASA in order to enter. When entering, these swimmers should enter the name of their governing body in place of the Swim Ireland number and enter their club name as they would normally do.<br />
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If anybody who wants to swim and is not a member of Swim Ireland, they can purchase summer membership if Sandycove Island Swim Club from Ned Denison at a cost of €15.00 for the season. Ned's e-mail address is ned.denison@corkopenwater.com for anyone that may need to contact him on this issue.<br />
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Unfortunately, membership of Triathlon Ireland does not cover you for the swim.<br />
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If anyone has any questions about the entry requirements or any other aspect of the swim please do not hesitate to contact me using any of the details below...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-28655501162432297022011-03-05T13:19:00.001+00:002011-03-05T13:19:50.803+00:00Entry Fees for 2011 Swim:Entries for this year's swim will open on the ActiveGlobal website at midnight on Monday, 2nd May. The entry fees for this year's swim are as follows:<br />
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From 2nd May until 3rd July: €15.00 for Under 18s; €25.00 for 18s and over.<br />
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From 4th July until 14th July: €25.00 for Under 18s; €35.00 for 18s and over.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-54411774442904183382010-10-24T11:27:00.002+01:002010-10-24T11:29:18.890+01:00Provisional Date for 2011 swim:After much discussion, the provisional date for next year's swim has been set for <b>Sunday, 17th July</b>. Traditionally, the swim has always been held in early June. Unfortunately, this year, due to my Leaving Certificate Exams, the Irish Age Groups Division 2 Gala in U.L., the Fermoy Regatta and the Irish LC Youth/Senior Championships in the N.A.C., the only remaining date is the 17th of July. Hopefully, this will allow the water to heat up a bit more and should allow you to get a bit more training in before-hand.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-25497651875971114432010-08-16T13:44:00.003+01:002010-08-16T13:49:55.273+01:00Important notice regarding Entry Requirements for 2011In order to comply with new Swim Ireland regulations, we have had to make it compulsory for all swimmers to be members of Swim Ireland before entering for the swim. If you are already a competitive member of any Swim Ireland affiliated club, in any aquatic discipline, this does not affect you.<br />
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In order to become a member of Swim Ireland, you need to join any swimming, diving, water-polo, masters, synchro or open-water club which is affiliated to Swim Ireland, for most of you, it may be easiest for you to join the new Sandycove Island Swim Club. Contact Ned Denison at <a href="mailto:ned.denison@corkopenwater.com">ned.denison@corkopenwater.com</a> if you are interested in joining.<br />
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Many of you may be members of Swim Ireland but may have non-competitive status. You can change your status to competitive so that you can take part in open-water events by contacting your club.<br />
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If you have any questions about this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me on +353 87 2278242.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-23265179897721337342010-07-05T17:43:00.003+01:002010-08-16T14:19:21.337+01:00VideoJust a very quick video of the starts. First is the 6km swimmers all starting together, second is the under 16s starting the 2km and finally the remainder of the 2km swimmers... The video is a bit too big for this site so here is the YouTube URL: <span class="UIStory_Message"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwWBzoo9ffRc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwWBzoo9ffRc</a> <wbr></wbr></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-45713671239892876312010-06-16T13:35:00.000+01:002010-06-16T13:35:38.598+01:00Results<br />
First of all well done to everyone who took part on Sunday and thank you for your co-operation in helping the event run as smoothly as possible. I hope that everybody had an enjoyable swim despite the slightly adverse conditions. This year we were amazed by the sharp increase in demand for places. Our largest entry ever was 45, and this year, we had to cap entries at 70, just two weeks after opening. Despite the large numbers, the event still ran smoothly as almost everybody had registered well before the start of the briefings, and in a not so typical Irish fashion, we started 5mins early!<br />
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The 6km race began with a mass start at 1:55pm. There were two clear leaders from early on. They were Sarah Clifford and Colleen Mallon. They stuck together, stroke for stroke for the entire race and as they approached the finish line, it was very difficult to decide who was leading. In the end, it had to go to a photo-finish, and it was decided that the winner was <b>Colleen Mallon</b> from Newry, in a time of 1hr 38mins 08secs. Well done Collen! We would also like to wish Sarah the very best of luck with her 18km Strait of Gibraltar swim this July. <i>Full results can be downloaded from this site.</i><br />
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The 2km race started 1hr later in a double start. First off were all the under 14s: Billy Mulcahy from Dolphin SC, Emer Herlihy, Karen Sheehan, James O'Mahony, Seán Hegarty, Paul Noonan, Ellen Brooks, Conor O'Brien and Philip O'Flynn, all from Fermoy SC. They were followed shortly by the rest of the field. All swam a great race and in the end it was <b>Chris Mintern</b> from Sunday's Well SC who finished first in a time of 25mins 26secs. Well done especially to all the young swimmers for whom this was their first open-water race, you all did brilliantly! <i>Full results can be downloaded from this site.</i><br />
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The prize for the youngest swimmer went to <b>Ellen Brooks</b> from Mitchelstown who swims with Fermoy SC. Ellen was just 12yrs 26days old when she swam the 2km on Sunday in a time of 37mins 34secs. She beat the previous record for the youngest swimmer (held by her brother Stephen) by 197 days! Well done Els! In the picture attached, Ellen is presented with the Martin Duggan Memorial Shield by Bernie Duggan (mother of Martin Duggan) and Stephen Brooks, who won the shield last year. <i>It might also be worth noting that the 12 fastest times in the 2km were all achieved by under 16s!</i><br />
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I would also like to thank a number of people who made this swim the success that it was. Firstly, a huge thank you to <b>Fermoy Rowing Club</b>, who provided us with the venue, even while it was being refurbished for the forthcoming visit of President McAleese next week, and provided us with two support boats and crew, it is greatly appreciated. A great thanks is also due to all the members of <b>Phoenix Kayak Club</b>, led by Dónal Clancy, we are very grateful for your continued support and thanks to Gaelscoil de hÍde who provided parking for the kayakers. <b>Blackwater Sub-Aqua Club</b> were also a huge help on the day with boats and a very impressive array of safety equipment! Thanks also to our referee, Jackie Power, and our timekeepers, Sinéad, Imelda, Elma, Auveen and Dierdre. Finally, I would like to thank <b>Riordan's SuperValu</b> for supplying us with two large trays of sandwiches, Noel McCarthy <b>Carry Out</b> who kindly donated all the soft drinks for the day and all of the people who made sandwiches and cakes and helped out with the teas and coffees etc. afterwards. If I have left anybody out, my apologies...<br />
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As a final note, the swim raised €250 for the Ballycotton Lifeboat. Thank you to everyone who donated to this cause on the day. If anyone has some photographs that they would like to send on, please do, and we can use them in the slideshow for next year. I hope you all had a very enjoyable day and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.<br />
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Regards,<br />
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<b>Owen O'Keefe</b><br />
<i>Event Co-Director</i><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-79005239051273847472010-06-09T14:10:00.000+01:002010-06-09T14:10:20.132+01:00Reminder on times...Just a quick reminder that all 6km swimmers should aim to arrive at 12:30 on Sunday. You need to get there early to avoid parking difficulties and to be in time for the safety briefing... All 2km swimmers should aim to be at the Rowing Club at 13:30.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-75930699696633500242010-06-06T08:32:00.002+01:002010-06-06T08:35:42.910+01:00Pre-Swim BriefingHi Everyone,<br />
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Just one week to go now until we will be seeing you all in Fermoy for the annual Blackwater Swim. It has been a great season for swimming in the River so far, the water has been warm, there is very little flow and water quality is excellent. Fingers crossed that the weather will be good on the day!<br />
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This year we have been overwhelmed by the popularity of the event. We received 90 entries within three weeks of entries being opened. Unfortunately, we could only accept the first 70 for insurance reasons. Hopefully next year we will have more spaces available. We also boast a very impressive line-up of swimmers this year, including:<br />
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1. Two one-way English Channel Soloers and Ireland's only two-way soloer, Lisa Cummins.<br />
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2. Seven English Channel hopefuls for 2010.<br />
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3. Two 70km Round Jersey Hopefuls for 2010.<br />
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4. Two past 26.4km Lake Zurich swimmers plus three who hope to do it this year.<br />
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5. The Irish Record holder for the 18km Straits of Gibraltar (Europe to Africa) swim and two 2010 aspirants.<br />
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6. Jen Hurley who has swum Rottnest twice and is going again this year. She is also swimming the English Channel this year.<br />
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7. Colm Breathnach who is planning to swim the equivalent of the English Channel from Dungarvan to Dunmore East.<br />
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8. Rob Bohane who is the only person to have swum the 16km from Sceilg Mhichíl to Portmagee.<br />
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9. Two swimmers who are on the Irish Triathlon squad.<br />
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10. Eleven swimmers under the age of 16 and many swimmers travelling from the UK.<br />
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So now you can include yourself in that line-up!<br />
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1. Registration for the <b>6km</b> swim will open at <b>12:30</b> and will remain open for <b>1hr</b>. <i>If you miss registration then you will not be able to swim</i>. A safety briefing will be held immediately after registration closing and the swim will be in the water at 2pm sharp.<br />
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2. Registration for the <b>2km</b> swimmers will open at <b>13:30</b> and will remain open for <b>1hr</b>. <i>If you miss registration then you will not be allowed to swim.</i> A safety briefing will be held immediately after registration closing. The swim will be in the water at 3pm sharp but the under 16s will start a few minutes before the rest.<br />
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3. After your swim, showers will be provided in the <b>Rowing Club</b>. Then, please join us upstairs where there will be plenty of food and refreshments available, you can see pictures of the swim on the big screen and prizes will be presented to the fastest swimmers in the 2km and 6km and a special prize will be presented to the youngest swimmer.<br />
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4. You should get there early so that you will have time to register and get settled in. Registration will take place upstairs in the Rowing Club. A voluntary donation can be made to cover the cost of the swim, and the remainder will go the Ballycotton Lifeboat.<br />
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5. Directions to the swim are as follows:<br />
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<b><i>From Cork:</i></b><br />
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1. Take <b>M8</b> motorway for <b>DUBLIN</b> <i>Baile Átha Cliath</i>.<br />
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2. Once through the toll (€1.90 for a car), take <b>Exit 15</b> (signposted R639 <b>FERMOY</b> <i>Mainistir Fhear Maí</i>).<br />
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3. At the roundabout, take the <b>1st exit</b> (signposted <b>FERMOY</b> <i>Mainistir Fhear Maí</i>).<br />
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4. Once you come into the town, go <b>straight through</b> the crossroads at the <b>traffic lights</b>.<br />
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5. Take<b> left lane</b> onto <b>Pearse Square</b> (town centre) and then <b>left again</b> onto <b>Ashe Quay</b> (just before the bridge).<br />
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6. The <b>Grand Hotel</b> should be on <b>your left</b> and the <b>Blackwater River</b> should be on <b>your right</b>.<br />
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7. Take the <b>first available parking space</b> and walk the last 100m to the <b>Rowing Club</b>.<br />
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<b><i>From Dublin:</i></b><br />
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1. Take <b>M8</b> motorway for <b>CORK</b> <i>Corcaigh</i>.<br />
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2. <b>Go past</b> Exit 13 for <b>MITCHELSTOWN</b> <i>Baile Mhistéala</i>, take <b>Exit 14</b> (signposted R639 <b>FERMOY</b> <i>Mainistir Fhear Maí</i>).<br />
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3. At the roundabout, take the <b>2nd exit</b> (signposted <b>FERMOY</b> <i>Mainistir Fhear Maí</i>).<br />
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4. Go across the motorway and take the <b>1st exit</b> off the roundabout (signposted <b>FERMOY</b> <i>Mainistir Fhear Maí</i>).<br />
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5. Halfway across the bridge in the town centre, <b>signal right</b> and turn onto <b>Ashe Quay</b>.<br />
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6. The <b>Grand Hotel </b>should be on <b>your left</b> and the <b>Blackwater River</b> should be on <b>your right</b>.<br />
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7. Take the <b>first available parking space</b> and walk the last 100m to the <b>Rowing Club</b>.<br />
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<i>*Note: It's a Sunday so parking is free, as far as I know.</i><br />
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I would also strongly suggest car pooling as there will most likely be few spaces. Please see attached map of Fermoy also.<br />
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6. If you have any other questions or problems regarding the swim, please do hesitate to ask by e-mailing me at owentj@gmail.com or calling me on +353 87 2278242.<br />
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We look forward to seeing you on the day,<br />
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<b>Owen O'Keefe</b><br />
<i>Event Co-Director</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-36282209099941935392010-04-26T21:42:00.000+01:002010-04-26T21:42:17.012+01:00Clarification on Schedule...For the 6km swimmers, registration is open from 12:30 until 13:30, upstairs in the Rowing Club. A safety briefing will be held immediately after registration closes and the swim will start at 14:00 sharp. For safety reasons, if you miss the safety briefing, you will not be allowed to swim.<br />
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For the 2km swimmers, registration will open at 13:30 and close at 14:30. Again, a safety briefing will be held immediately after registration closes. The swim will start at 15:00 sharp so the all of the 2km swimmers will finish between the first and last 6km swimmers.<br />
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When you finish there will be showering and changing facilities available and plenty refreshments upstairs in the Rowing Club. Once all of the swimmers are dressed, there will be a short prize-giving for the first home in the 2km and 6km events and for the youngest swimmer on the day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-69913237120250727392010-04-23T17:06:00.000+01:002010-04-23T17:06:50.588+01:00Entries are now OPEN...Hello again everyone,<br />
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Entries are now open for the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim 2010 in the Blackwater River, Fermoy. Please click here to download the <a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By-RB0UzAGXBMWYxZmVkNDEtNzU5OC00YTJhLTlmNjItZmRhNGE1NWRhNDg0&hl=en">Entry Form</a>. Once you have downloaded the entry form, please fill it in (accurately please) and post it to Owen O'Keefe, 3 Springfield, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Entries are limited to 70 places so get your entry form in early! Please click here to download the <a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By-RB0UzAGXBYWI4N2Y0YjQtODgxYy00MDNmLWE1ZmEtMWE5NDFiZTllMWRl&hl=en">Parental Consent Form</a> if you are under 16yrs old.<br />
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For your information, our <a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By-RB0UzAGXBMWViYjI4MGEtNzBjMC00OWNlLWFkMjktNjM5YzRhNzQyMmM2&hl=en">Event Safety Management Plan</a> and <a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By-RB0UzAGXBMzE5NDY1NzYtODJhYS00N2Q5LTllOWUtZjFkZTcxMjFmMjU5&hl=en">Under-Aged Swimmer Policy</a> are also available for download. Please note that there is no fixed entry fee, but donations will be taken on the day.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Owen.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433926377601791103.post-53416373064054638472010-04-02T11:44:00.009+01:002010-04-02T17:02:51.767+01:00Welcome...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8OMG_N88zZa6slZUzksIYFsxJ4kko948vvMFn0tfItXH7vthHTLLbX-42zuNif674jrBo714-VVDUhpgkAyDBm9CIQrr5IIkQctoqn-vak3sXbTJVqh3YZgkDlzuLaPfUZoDKWdFtGLY/s1600/fullcolourweb.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8OMG_N88zZa6slZUzksIYFsxJ4kko948vvMFn0tfItXH7vthHTLLbX-42zuNif674jrBo714-VVDUhpgkAyDBm9CIQrr5IIkQctoqn-vak3sXbTJVqh3YZgkDlzuLaPfUZoDKWdFtGLY/s400/fullcolourweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455497032520812978" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hi Everyone,</div><br />Welcome to our new blog, dedicated to the Martin Duggan Memorial Swim. The purpose of this blog is to keep everyone up to date on the developements in the lead up to the swim and to publish the results and photographs afterwards.<br /><br />This year's swim will take place on Sunday 13th June in the usual place, Fermoy Rowing Club, Ashe Quay, Fermoy, Co. Cork. This year there will be two separate events; a 2km swim and a 6km swim. The 2km event will start exactly one hour after the 6km swim so that there will be a great social atmosphere in the Rowing Club afterwards.<br /><br />Entry forms will be available soon. If you would like to receive one, please let me know by e-mailing me at <a href="mailto:owentj@gmail.com">owentj@gmail.com</a> as soon as possible.<br /><br />More news later,<br />Owen O'Keefe.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0