Galway marked the end of the transatlantic leg of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2009. In 2011-12, Ireland will once again feature as the Volvo fleet will race from Lorient (France) to the West coast of Ireland on the final leg of the round-the-world race. Galway will also host the prize giving.
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