Dublin's River Liffey has been host to competitive currach racing this afternoon as the first regatta of the currach racing season took place in the capital.
Men, women and junior competitors were involved in a series of races starting from the Tom Clarke East Link bridge up to the Jeanie Johnston famine replica ship moored at Custom House Quay - and back again.
The course distance was around 2.5kms.
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Each team of three raced in traditional canvas covered wooded currachs, which are adapted for racing.
Teams taking part in today’s regatta came from counties Clare, Kerry, Cork Donegal, Mayo and Galway.
The regatta known as the Liffey City Currach Regatta is now in its 6th year and gives city dwellers and tourists a chance to see the traditional boats in action.
