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RTÉ News
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Finn Lynch claims dinghy bronze at Grand Slam event
Finn Lynch has continued his good form in 2025 by claiming bronze at the latest Grand Slam event in Germany. Lynch (National Yacht Club) entered the ILCA 7 (Dinghy) medal race at Kieler Woche 2025 in third overall and managed a third place finish to retain his podium spot in the final rankings. On Tuesday the Carlow sailor delivered a strong comeback during the final stages of Gold Fleet racing, with results of second, 11th, and a first to secure his place in the top three. This is his second Grand Slam bronze medal of the season, following on from a third at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma. In the 49er class, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove (Howth Yacht Club & Skerries Sailing Club) produced a superb performance to finish second in their medla race to jump from seventh to fifth in the final standings. Kieler Woche is one of the world's largest sailing festivals, attracting over three million visitors annually. Now part of the Sailing Grand Slam series, it forms a key leg of a high-performance international circuit that includes four elite European regattas and one in the future Olympic sailing venue of Los Angeles 2028.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Will keep children happy for hours'- The Dublin playground just meters from a gorgeous pier where you can spot seals
IF YOU'RE looking for somewhere to bring the kids this summer, look no further than a popular playground in the capital. This playground is located in a picturesque village right beside a stunning pier, where you might even spot some seals. 6 Howth is a popular Dublin seaside town Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 The Howth playground is popular with families Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 You may even spot a seal Credit: Getty Images - Getty Howth Playground has raving reviews on Google Maps, with many opting to take their little ones there during the nice The playground has 4.3 stars, with 283 reviews on It has everything a good playground has, including swings, a slide, monkey bars, seesaws, climbing frames and pirate-themed features. It is located at 4 Harbour Road in Howth, making it just a 45 minute drive from the centre of READ MORE IN TRAVEL There is also a variety of One reviewer wrote: "Fantastic upgrade to playground. A great amenity given the number of Someone else said: "The new Howth playground is really nice. Another person wrote: "Best playground for my 7 year old in Dublin. Sea, seals, and ice cream all within 100 feet of the playground". Most read in Travel Someone else said: "Great place for little kids. Everything is designed with little people in mind, always clean, soft floor, and it's kept maintained." Another rejoiced: "Excellent playground will keep children happy for hours but gets very busy on Sundays." A look at popular historic tourist attraction before fire- Howth is known as one of Dublin's best seaside towns, with many attractions and amenities for the public. There is a variety of trails to explore at Howth Head, allowing you to take in the gorgeous scenery while getting your steps in. Balscadden Bay is popular with From the seaside town, you can head angling, sea kayaking or even on a ferry ride to complete the day. For PERFECT FAMILY DAY OUT And the nearby pier is situated beside Howth Yacht Club, and very close to a range of You can even see seals in the water from the pier, making it a great day out for the kids. So if you're looking for a day out with the kids, Howth is a great option. You can begin taking a walk along the coast, popping in for an ice cream and then heading to the playground. And after the kids get tired, pop into a restaurant for some dinner. 6 The Marina in Howth is popular with fishers or those who enjoy sailing Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 Howth Lighthouse is a popular attraction Credit: Getty Images - Getty 6 There are a range of delicious restaurants in the area Credit: Getty Images - Getty
RTÉ News
26-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Ewan McMahon shines at French Olympic Week event in Hyeres
Ewan McMahon delivered a career-best performance with a tenth-place finish overall at the 56th French Olympic Week. Competing in the ILCA 7 class from an original fleet of 109 boats in Hyeres in the south of France, and in a race featuring world number two Duko Bos of the Netherlands and world number nine Jonathan Vadnai of Hungary, the Howth Yacht Club sailor capped his week with a strong sixth place in the medal race, which is his first of the LA 2028 Olympic cycle. "I'm pleased with my performances this week on the water in Hyeres," said McMahon. "Conditions were challenging, leading to some high-stakes racing, but overall I'm delighted to have made my first medal race for the LA 2028 cycle. "The race was tight and demanding but also a lot of fun, and a great learning experience. This is another important stepping stone for me, and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season." McMahon's sister, Paris 2024 Olympian Eve McMahon, also raced in Hyeres but narrowly missed out on the medal race with a 13th place finish overall in the ILCA 6 fleet. The Irish ILCA squad, which includes Paris Olympian Finn Lynch as well as the McMahon siblings, will next compete at the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao, China from 10–17 May.
