The Saoirse Rally, a n international sailing event, was launched in Dublin last week to commemorate the achievements of legendary Irish sailor Conor O'Brien, who became the first sailor to circumnavigate the world in a small yacht 100 years ago.  The Saoirse Rally was launched from Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Saturday, June 17, in honor of O'Brien's historic achievement, which was launched from Dun Laoghaire on June 20, 1923.  O'Brien completed the voyage in a 42-foot ketch that he designed and commissioned.

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