Bath Tub Race launched

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: News; Published: 30 May 2012

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Mayor Charlie Casey and Pat Courtney, Courtneys Restaurants put on a brave face and try to keep the plug in the bath as Paddy Duffy makes an important call The Annual Newry Canal Bathtub Race is taking place this year on Saturday the 23rd of June.

This year there will be two races. The Junior will start at 2pm and the trophy is sponsored by the McKeown and McCrum families. The Senior race starts at 2.30 and is sponsored by Surefreight.

The event is supported by Newry and Mourne District Council, Pat Courtney, Surefreight Ltd, Grounded, Sticky Fingers and the Canal Court Hotel in conjunction with the Newry Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland.

Looking forward to the 2012 Bathtub Race are from left: Tom McKeown, sponsor; Paddy Duffy, Newry and Mourne District Council; Paul McKeown, Vice Chairman IWAI Newry Branch; Mayor Charlie Casey; Pat Courtney, Courtneys Restaurants, sponsor; Vincie Waddell, Surefreight, Sponsors and Glenn McKeown; Geordie McCrum and Jean McKeown, Sponsors. Picture: Columba O'Hare For more information on how to enter please contact Paul McKeown, IWAI on 075 91403199