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Galway's Karen Weekes Becomes First Irish Woman To Row Atlantic Solo

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Eimear Shannon
Eimear Shannon

12:21 PM - 25 Feb 2022



Dave Moore

Galway's Karen Weekes Becomes First Irish Woman To Row Atlantic Solo

Eimear Shannon
Eimear Shannon

12:21 PM - 25 Feb 2022

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She said 'She Can Do', and she did.

Galway's Karen Weekes Becomes First Irish Woman To Row Atlantic Solo

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After 81 days, Kinvara's Karen Weekes touched down in Bridgetown, Barbados and made history by becoming the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic.

Karen's had an incredible journey, from hitting hammerhead sharks on the head to making friends with passing sailors, but nothing could have prepared her for seeing her friends and family on touch down.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Karen told us of her special reunion with dry land, the special drink she shared with her boat 'Millie' and how she nearly ended up back in the sea!

You can catch the chat by clicking play above and for more on Karen, head to her Instagram.


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