As chairman of the Wicklow Regatta Committee I am delighted to present to you the programme of events for the 130th Guinness Wicklow Regatta Festival. It is a tribute to the very hard work of the committee members that the festival has lasted this long. The events run over 11 days but the work pulling it all together takes all year.

It is always a great pleasure to see the enjoyment and fun the kids get out of the various events as we did when we were younger, not to mention the craic the adults have especially at the singing pubs competition. So with that in mind I would ask that if there is anyone who would like to get involved on the committee or just helping out at the events it would be gratefully appreciated.

I would like to thank our main sponsor DIAGEO Ireland for their continued support both financial and operational. Also our many local businesses and individuals who support us and we would ask you to support them in return.

I would also like to thank the various numbers of clubs, associations and individuals who run events for the Regatta Festival. I wish all who take part in all the Regatta events the very best of luck and especially to all the Wicklow rowers on August Monday.
             
See you at the Regatta!!

Robert Dunne