2024 Confirmed Entries 

Fergus Barry

Dangerous in all aspects, except sailing.

Murrough Kavanagh 

Returning for another crack and a chance to break into the top 8. In his group. 

Aidan O'Connell

Early exit in 2023 after hitting several marks in front of jury boat and then closing his ears.  

Emmet Sheridan  

Operations Manager at Barclay Chemicals Ltd. IMI Diploma in Leadership. 

Rupert Bedell

Performs at this regatta like Ireland at the Rugby World Cup. 

Ken Hoffman 

Reached SF last year, can he go one better in 2024?

Shane Giles

Ace snowboarder. Don't let him anywhere near a guitar though.

Gareth Giles

The years haven't been kind. Excellent lifejacket though. 

David Killen 

What an impressive suit. 

Gavan Jones 

Optimist legend forced out of retirement by R Bedell

Evan Dolan

Serial finalist at this regatta, will be among the favourites to take title. 

Andy Killen

Goes by many names, including Kipper, Kiprod and The Ginger Beak. 

 Tim Concannon 

A conundrum. Speaks bird language. Useful in a fight.

David McGoldrick 

Still owed £2.23 from 1998.

 Ciaran Stanley 

Likes a scrap. Will try anything. Don't lend him your boat. 

Neil Spain  

'El Spaniard' is the bookies early favourite. 

Toby Bedell 

 Dungarvan's 'rear of the year' was 3rd in 2023, could be a winner this year. 

Derek Sheehan

"Aaayyy"

Darren Griffin 

3rd attempt at the title after consecutive finals. You can almost smell the fear. 

Jeremy Law

Likes a nap, usually mid-conversation. Don't feed him after midnight.  

Padge Stanley 

 Returns after a year hiatus. Outstanding provider of sandwiches. 

Tim Noone

 Always dangerous, knows the waters. Should make final. 

Darragh Peelo

Don't be fooled by his schoolboy looks. Peelo turns 72 this year, and is deaf and blind. 

Cian Griffin

Consistent performer and finalist in 2023. One to avoid. 

Captain Conor Nolan

Don't mess with The Captain, ever. 

Helen Vaughan

Expect a dirty fight with rival Paula McNaughton for first 'lady'.

James 'Shortlegs' O'Callaghan

Failed to reach toe-straps due to his legenday 9 inch legs. Now also missing teeth.

Stephen Kennedy

Still searching for a magic Australian built Laser. 

Noel Davidson  

Malahide Laser club captain and all round nice guy, making his debut this year.  

John Brereton   

'Old Redface' is prone to the odd outburst. Still complaining bitterly about last year's final. 

Fintan Stanley  

The big question: will he bring coffee & tea this year? Nothing else matters.   

Colin 'Cabbage' Kavanagh   

Faster than you'd expect for someone nicknamed 'The Cabbage'  

John Marmelstein   

7 ft legs are unsuitable for Laser sailing.  

Murray Nolan 

Former member of 1970s pop sensation The Nolan Sisters. Will he be 'in the mood for dancing' this year? 

Paula McNaughton

Former member of the legendary 1989 Optimist European Team 

Joe Turner

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