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ONE OF Europe’s oldest regattas got under way in Kinsale, Co Cork over the weekend and will continue until next Thursday.

Activities planned for coming days include the Belgooly Road race, an ocean yacht race, swimming races, sailing regattas and a boules final. Entertainment on land during the week comes from singer/songwriter John Spillane, The Corrigans and The Weavers.