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Tuesday the 16th of October saw two pupils, Tom Dwyer and Tiernan Brennan, of Midleton College stowing their schoolbooks and embarking on a much more physical and engrossing opportunity, sailing on the legendary training vessel the “Asgard”. Following there initiation to the weathered crew, they trained in safety procedures and rope tying skills. A short sleep which was interrupted with repetitive calls for night watch, the boys were allowed to indulge in fishing for their evening meal while they sailed to Kinsale.

The following day they set sail in the direction for the Beare Islands and took heed in learning how to properly raise the sails. After a dreary night of four hour shifts each, the two lads were given an easy day by strolling around Schull. The ship left for Baltimore then around again to Kinsale where they spent the night. For the last days of their experience, the ship headed into Cork harbour and anchored for their last rest aboard.

Finally, the boys made a job of cleaning their areas for the next bunch of youngsters.
Asked how they found the voyage, both said “It was a good experience and we would go back anytime. We really enjoyed ourselves and we are so glad we got to go”.