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Donegal brothers sail to success in currach race

THREE brothers from Gaoth Dobhair have claimed victory in Ireland’s largest traditional currach race.

Michael, Simon and Ronan Ó Domhnaill competed in the 2025 Three Island Challenge, held recently in the north county Dublin town of Skerries.

The brothers scooped victory after battling a field of 19 boats and over 60 crew members. The trio were first across the finish line, taking home the Denis Guiney Perpetual Cup, first awarded in Skerries in 1959.

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The seventh annual Three Island Challenge saw teams row traditional Irish currachs around Colt, St. Patrick’s and Shenick islands, landing on Shenick island to retrieve a flag before sprinting back to the South Strand.

Crews from across Ireland including Clare, Mayo, Donegal, Down and Dublin – as well from the USA, flying in from Albany, Boston, Annapolis and Leetsdale, took part.

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