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Twomey’s Blazer 23 Shillelagh (KYC) Scores Six Straight Bullets in Volvo Cork Week's Non-Spinnaker IRC Two

19th July 2024

Irish Sailing President John Twomey’s Blazer 23 Shillelagh (KYC) scored six straight bullets to dominate the Non-Spinnaker IRC Two class of Volvo Cork Week.

John Twomey’s Blazer 23 Shillelagh (KYC) Photo: Bob BatemanJohn Twomey’s Blazer 23 Shillelagh (KYC) Photo: Bob Bateman

Alan Mulcahy’s Albin Express Apache (KYC) was second in every race to claim the runner-up spot. Niall McPhillips’ custom Etchells Guapa (RCYC) was third.

The Volvo Cork Week Grand Prizegiving and Closing Ceremony was held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club and billed as one of the greatest parties on the international yachting calendar. Royal Cork Admiral Annamarie Fegan, Cork Week Chairman Ross Deasy and Johnson and Perrott Volvo Dealer Principal Peter Russell presented prizes. 

Read WM Nixon's review: Volvo Cork Week Becomes Celebration of Crosshaven Skills and J109 Fleet

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