All In A Row River Liffey challenge to return this month in aid of RNLI

All In A Row 2021 is coming back to the River Liffey on Saturday, December 11
with a challenge for the teams to beat a 1,000km target in eight hours.

Around 40 skiffs, kayaks, canoes and currachs will all be on the water to raise funds for the RNLI and the Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.

The organisers are hoping to exceed last year’s target of rowing 1,000km during the event on the river, which will start from St. Patrick’s Rowing Club at the Tom Clarke Bridge (formerly the East Link Bridge) and finish at the Ha’penny Bridge.

The challenge is being undertaken with the aim of showcasing the River Liffey as one of Dublin’s best amenities, while raising funds for the water related charities, RNLI Lifeboats
and the Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.

The event raised €15,000 in 2019.

This year’s challenge will start at 9am on Saturday 11th December and at 1pm all boats will gather on the Liffey at the Sean O’Casey footbridge.

A wreath laying ceremony, attended by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, will take place to commemorate all those who have lost their lives through drowning.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland, who will be attending the event, said: “The River Liffey is such a important part of the city of Dublin and it is wonderful to see so many people using and enjoying the river in a range of skiffs, kayaks, canoes and currachs.

“Best of luck to all those taking part today and well done for rising to the challenge of rowing 1,000 km, showcasing our beautiful river and raising money for two great
water related charities, RNLI Lifeboats and the Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.”

Many Dublin rowing clubs have their home on the River Liffey and are a regular sight on the water, say the organisers.

“At the port end of the river is St. Patrick’s Rowing Club, Stella Maris Rowing Club, East Wall Water Sports Group and Poolbeg Yacht and Boat club.

“Ringsend Basin is home to the Plurabelle Paddlers (dragon boats) and the Dublin Viking Dragon boats.

“At the other end of the city beyond Heuston Station there are many river rowing clubs and kayaking clubs, including Phoenix Rowing Club.”

Rowing clubs from other parts of Ireland, will join in this challenge to raise funds for RNLI Lifeboats and the Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.

Competitors are asked to raise sponsorship for the event, and also for spectators and supporters.

A GoFundMe page for donations: https://www.gofundme.com/all-in-a-row-2021/donate