Derry attempts to break 'rock the boat' world record

This morning (Saturday) the people of Londonderry will undertake a Rock the Boat World Record attempt in the city centre.

The bid to break the record for the biggest ever line of people taking part in the famous sit-down dance will take place on Derry’s Shipquay Street at 11.30am.

The event is being held to raise funds for the Mayor's chosen charities for her year in office, the Foyle Hospice, and the Ryan McBride Foundation.

Galway-based Charity Ability West currently hold the world record attempt involving 1,809 people on Salthill Promenade.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Council, Patricia Logue, said: “This event has really captured the public's imagination and it promises to be a fun day out and a brilliant spectacle in our city centre.

"I've been really grateful to all the schools, community groups and sports clubs who have helped promote the event by posting their own Rock the Boat lines on social media.

"There's going to be a great atmosphere in the town this Saturday with the Jazz Festival I would love to see you there for plenty of craic and hopefully a new world record!"

Event organiser Noel McMonagle from the Foyle Hospice added: "We see this as a very good opportunity to raise much needed funds for two local charities and at the same time have a bit of fun!

"We will lift the town with our record attempt and bring everyone together in a fun carnival way - so let’s rock this boat and rock this town!

“With your support we will do it and help Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation provide their services in our community."

Youngsters who took part in the Ryan McBride Foundation Easter Camp gave their backing to Mayor Logue's Rock the Boat world record attempt.

At the start of April, the stars of the future took to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium pitch to form their own Rock the Boat lines ahead of the Mayor's bid.

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