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Barry Trophy Awarded at National 18 Summer Season Finale

27th September 2025
Dave Kenefick and Cian Byrne celebrate with the Barry trophy presented by Alex Barry

Dave Kenefick and Cian Byrne were awarded the Barry trophy after a light airs finale to the National 18 summer season on September 26th. The trophy, featuring a framed picture of the class's favourite venue, Ballinacurra, was presented at Royal Cork Yacht Club following the last race of the series at Crosshaven.

Kieran Dwyer, Darragh O'Riordan, and Johnathan Horgan secured second place. Meanwhile, Alex Barry, Andrew Kingston, and William O'Brien finished in third.

The National 18 class is set to host the Champions Cup next weekend, where Alex Barry will represent the class with Sam Hunt as crew.

National 18 Barry Trophy Race Photo Gallery by Bob Bateman

Published in National 18, Royal Cork YC
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