Kinsale RNLI is set to benefit from fundraising activities taking place in the month of August.
The money raised through these events will go to fund the lifeboat charity’s search and rescue work. This year, the RNLI is celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea.
The West Cork town came out in force for the Regatta weekend, despite disappointing weather conditions that failed to put a dampener on the festivities.
The Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race had 724 entrants signed up to race from all over Ireland and included participants from the USA, Netherlands, England and Northern Ireland, making it one of the largest 5-mile road races outside of Dublin.
Also present on the day were 120 volunteers, some from Kinsale RNLI, Kinsale First Responders and Sailability, which were all charities that benefitted from the road race.
Next up, this Saturday 10 August, the ‘Duathlon for Des’ will take place with 12-year-old Joey Hurley taking on an immense physical challenge.
On 14 December 2023, Joey's uncle Des Hurley tragically died at sea. Des was also his godfather and best friend and Joey turned to exercise as a way of coping with his loss.
Joey is going to kayak from the Bullman in Kinsale to James Fort (1km), run from James Fort to Charles Fort and back (10.25km), then kayak from James Fort back to the Bullman (1km).
The youngster has chosen Kinsale RNLI as the charity for Joey’s Duathlon for Des and a water station especially for Joey will be situated at the RNLI station on the day with volunteer lifeboat crew on hand to cheer him on.
Fundraising has already reached over €8,000. With still a few days to go, donations can still be made through JustGiving.
