WICKLOW REGATTA FESTIVAL 2010

Issued 20th July 2010

This year’s Wicklow Regatta Festival takes place in Wicklow Town from Friday, 23rd July. The festival, now in its 132nd year, promises to be a feast for the senses, with fun that all the family can enjoy.

The official opening takes place on Saturday, 24th at Wicklow Rovers soccer pitch, Whitegates. Starting at 1pm.

The singing pubs are on on weeknights in various pubs.

Other highlights include the children's fun days, regatta queen ball, golly fishing, duck race, young at heart, various gig rigs, swimming and of course the rowing regatta itself on the bank holiday Monday.

To learn more about the festival and for regular updates log onto www.wicklowregatta.com. Official festival programmes can be picked up from local newsagents in Wicklow Town.