Veteran Wexford Boat Builder to Celebrate 90th Birthday

30th July 2017

Afloat.ie Team

Wexford Boatbuilder Larry Duggan

One of Wexford's leading timber boat builders Larry Duggan, of the The Moorings, Carcur, will celebrate his 90th birthday shortly.

Duggan has been constructing wooden craft for over seventy five years.They include three Dublin Bay Mermaids,Wexford Sailing Cots, Work Boats, numerous Shooting and Pleasure Craft.

He was commissioned By Christian Brown OBE KSG to construct a bespoke Scandinavian Design Pram for HRH The Queen's Silver Jubilee Celebrations as part of the
River Thames Flotilla. His sailing and nautical skills have been recognised and he is the recipient of the 'Maritime Medal.'

Larry's in depth knowledge and participation in sailing both inshore and offshore, shooting, fishing and ornithology on the Southeast Coast of Ireland and has contributed to a a number of publications.

Happy Birthday, Larry from all at Afloat.ie!

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