RNLI fundraiser Portrush Raft Race cancelled again

RNLI fundraiser, Portrush Raft Race, has been cancelled for the second year running.
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The organising committee said: “This is not a decision that has been taken lightly (last year was the first time the event has ever had to cancel since its inception in the early 1980s) but they feel that it is best to avoid speculation as well as the cautious approach that is needed towards relaxation of the lockdown measures.

“Such an event cannot operate without the financial support of local business and the Committee feels it would be unfair and totally inappropriate to seek this when the local business community is facing unprecedented trading pressures. We are equally sure we will all get through this together and emerge as a strong and supporting community. Hopefully 2022 will see a summer of relative normality and we can look forward to a bigger and better Raft Race with our headline sponsor Porter and Co.”

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