Rebel Raid 2026.
Inspired by (or maybe because of) last years Raid being entirely reduced to a one day non rowing event - the Rebel Raid High Command has decided that the Rabbit Island rerun will be abandoned. And a new auspicious route is now planned instead - we shall put the ROAR back into Roaring Water Bay - installing fear and trepidation among all who live there - Jeremy Irons - your castle better be well defended!
So this is call to arms, for those who have braved a good Raid before (and survived) or those with a recent Ocean to City medal of honour around the necks. Join us near Ballydehob on Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th, as we attempt to bring some new islands under our flag.
Weather permitting (as I threaten the Child of Prague), we will depart Cork on the morning of the 24th for two nights of wild camping and three days of rowing. Base camp, will be hidden ashore, deep among the high grasses, the location being top secret til the departure day!
As usual, pack light and we will organise a communal kitchen. Places will be limited by our towing ability - so register your interest and we will allocate places on a first come basis.
Send your name to martin@trasnanadtonnta.com and I will be in touch to confirm your place.
This email will self destruct - eventually.
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Martin O Donoghue
Play Strategist, Ludic Artist & Céilíographer
Straitéiseoir Súgartha, Ealaíontóir Ludach & Céilíghrafóir
Martin has asked me to ask any intending raiders who have either signed up in the last few days and have not received any response, or those who intend to sign up in the next week or so to contact him by phone rather than email. Apparently the "Rebel Raid High Command" is offline at the moment. Please text 083 1790722 instead of emailing to sign up. I suspect Martin will prefer to be addressed as "Rebel Raid High Commander".
Thanks,
Colin
