Rowers from across the country will gather in Leitrim today to participate in a national rowing competition.
The Head of the Shannon race will see water sport enthusiasts travel downstream from Carrick-on-Shannon Bridge for a distance of three and half kilometers.
Hundreds of rowers are expected to take part this year following an absence in 2020 due to Covid-19.
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Waterways Ireland are advising boaters on the Shannon Navigation to proceed with extra caution in the vicinity of the rowing events between 11am and 2pm.
