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If you would like to see a boat race with a difference, come along to Antrim Lough Shore Park on Saturday 14 June from 2-5 pm for the Annual Viking Challenge! Whilst the word Viking can strike fear into the hardest heart, there is no need to worry about these particular invaders, they will all be at sea! 
This extremely popular event will see teams from local businesses row Viking longboats along the Six Mile Water River against the clock in a knockout race to win the title of Viking Champions. Just to prove these Vikings aren't hard hearted warriors like our Norse ancestors, they are racing to support a very worthwhile charity, Action MS. 
This will be a fantastic day out for all the family. As well as the river race, spectators can enjoy a display of Viking battle tactics or take a tour round a typical Viking Village, dispelling the myth that they were only interested in fighting, and showing that they were also farmers, traders and settlers.
A DJ will keep the crowds entertained and there will be craft stalls, boat trips around Lough Neagh, a display from World of Owls and lots of children's activities. The event is also a great opportunity to keep children active with the Rock Climbing Tower, Puzzlezone and archery lessons. A great new addition to this year's event is Laser Quest, brought to the Lough Shore by Escarmouche Paintball, which will allow the young ones to enter their own challenge!
Limited disabled parking will be available and a bus will be running regularly from the overflow carparks at NEELB and Antrim Stadium on Lough Road to the Lough Shore Park. Admission is free. For further information or to enter a team, please contact Kevin Guinchard at Antrim Borough Council T: 028 9446 3113 or Catherine McCusker at Action MS T: 028 9079 0707. Related Documents:
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