Paper 080
Lecture – 1967
Author – Shiels, Joseph
Published in: Time & Tide Vol 2
Also in Nat. Library No: P.7633
Based on reports from the “Freeman’s Journal” of September 1854. First regatta held in Skerries. Horse racing on the strand. Letter from Blood-Smyth dated February 1944 re details of yachts and owners in Skerries from 1860 to early 20th century.