The Polaris yacht, a first world war 'prize' taken from the defeated Germans, has come to Ireland to become a national sail training vessel. She arrived in Kinsale from Canada last night and is sailing today for Dublin where she will be based.

Report shows Dr Brian Garvey, owner of the Polaris, with the former Asgard Commander, Eric Healy.

The Polaris yacht in Kinsale Harbour.

Crew and visitors on the deck of the yacht.

Canadian flag flying on the Polaris.

Interview with Fiacc O'Brolchain, Sail Training Trust, on the yacht’s new role as a national sail training vessel.

Interview with Dr Brian Garvey, owner of the yacht.

The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.

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