The 14th Annual Dungarvan Bay Sponsored Swim and Barbecue in aid of Helvick Lifeboat is scheduled for Sunday July 13th at 1.30pm on Helvick Pier. This important social event suitable for all ages, is the main fundraising activity for the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat.

Preparations are well under way to ensure the success of this popular family day out. The Mad Hatter and Dungarvan Brass Band are ready to roll. The sponsored swimmers are deep in training schedules, the hospitality and catering crews are planning and organising delicious mouth watering nosh, and Hon Treasurer Dolores Walsh will have a spectacular selection in the RNLI Souvenir Stand. And there is much more.

By all accounts, it promises to be bigger and better than ever, incorporating the Aonach Ealaíon na Rinne18th Annual Ring Art & Craft Fair. Info (058) 46924; 087 243 9659, 086 122 5818, 087 252 2041.