Uisce Álainn by Medb's Dragon Boat Warriors took place on May 2nd on Lough Gill and the Garavogue River.

The event was a celebration of unity and resilience, a shared journey of remembrance and connection, and people came from all over Ireland to take part. Find out more here: https://www.uiscealainn.com/

In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to some people who were involved in the event, they spoke about their roles on the day and about their organisations:

Amro - PPN Chair and also a member of Medb's Dragon Warriors. https://www.medbsdragonwarriors.com/

Bernie - Slaney Purple Paddlers, Wexford: https://slaneypurplepaddlers.com/

Eithne - Medb's Dragon Warriors

Vanessa and Ella - Ballina Dragons https://ballinadragons.com/

Carmel, Grainne and Stella - volunteers from Sligo Volunteer Centre

Garda Alan Cummins

Sharon - Carrick Rapid River Responders 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Carrick-on-Shannon-Rapid-River-Responders-100089922051457/