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Oxford rowers at the 1890 Waterford Regatta

Oxford rowers at the 1890 Waterford Regatta

by andrew | Jul 14, 2022 | Guest Posts, Regatta, River Lore, Waterford History

I am delighted to have this guest blog entry from Cian Manning of a vivid account of just one of the many historic races that took place in the regattas of the past in Waterford City. In this case, it reveals the visit of the Oxford rowers in 1890 who came to compete...

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