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Date
March 17th 2023
Race Time
1.30pm
Suitability
Over 18s
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How much is it to enter?
€40 for a 2 person raft and €80 for a 4 person raft. All proceeds will go to Meath River Rescue
The Race
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Where does the race start from?
The race will start from our base just above Swifts Wave at Jonathan Swift St in the centre of the town
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Where is the best spot to view the race?
All the rafts will enter the water above Swifts Wave at our base so this is the best spot for the start. The rafts will pass under 4 bridges in the town and you should be able to see them from there. Alternatively, any of the footpaths along the Castle will give you a great view.
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What age do I have to be to enter?
18 is the minimum age requirement
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What to see at the Raft Race?

Mad Lookin' Spot
The race goes right through the centre of the town from our base on Jonathan Swift St down to the Castle Slipway with lots of bridges to watch from

Mad Lookin' People
There will be up to 60 participants on the water and the race will end just before the St Patricks Day Parade kicks off

Mad Lookin' Rafts
Witness the mayhem as 20 superbly engineered crafts steer their way through the town towards glory
Grab a coffee
Our handcrafted wooden coffee shop is the best viewing point where the rafts hit the water and their first big wave. Settle down in our outdoor covered seating and watch everyone else getting wet.