The Irish Optimist Irish National Championships take place next week at Dunmore East in Co. Waterford from 17th - 21st August. Below at the launch of the event  at Waterford Harbour Sailing Club were  (left to right) Anna Potterton (WHSC) Mark Daly (Chairman Dunmore East Tourism) Siobhan Gallagher from 3, Andrew Torrie (Commondore WHSC) and Peter Queally (WHSC)