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Linley MacKenzie

A group in Galway has set a new world record for the longest distance rowed in 24 hours by a mixed team aged between 30-39 years. The world record attempt was organised by Damian Browne, former Connacht & Leinster Rugby Star, who will set off on his own Solo Atlantic Rowing Challenge in December. The team of 35 people rowed 378,473 metres non-stop over the 24-hour period in the Warehouse Gym.

Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt will be the special guest at a dinner hosted by former Connacht Rugby star Damian Browne to raise funds for his Atlantic Challenge chosen charities.

RTÉ 2FM’s Game On programme was transmitted live from Dubarry Park last Thursday evening, with Robbie Henshaw a special guest.

Let us begin this week’s column by talking about the marvellous weekend of sports we had here.

Athlone rugby star Robbie Henshaw is one of 11 Irish players to be selected for the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand in the summer.

John Muldoon is no ordinary rugby player. He is a warrior, a Connacht warrior. Leading with his head, tackling with his heart and his soul, and loyal to the last - a one-club man. A rare breed.