Ireland

‘I hadn’t seen a person in 98 days, I had a bit of trepidation’: Irish man safe after rowing from New York to Galway

Celebratory homecoming for Damian Browne is held at Galway docks after he was rescued from rocks near An Spidéal

Former professional rugby player Damian Browne is greeted by his wife Rozelle Bothma and daughter Elodie Browne as he arrives in Galway after becoming the first person to row from New York to Galway at sea. He spent 112 days at sea during his solo voyage across the Atlantic. Photograph: PA Wire
Former professional rugby player Damian Browne is greeted by his wife Rozelle Bothma and daughter Elodie Browne as he arrives in Galway after becoming the first person to row from New York to Galway at sea. He spent 112 days at sea during his solo voyage across the Atlantic. Photograph: PA Wire
John Fallon
Tue Oct 04 2022 - 13:57 • 3 MIN READ

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