Londonderry breaks 'rock the boat' world record

Londonderry has laid claim to the World Record for the most people in one place taking part in the famous Rock the Boat dance.

A verified total of 1,888 people lined Shipquay Street and hundreds more spectated in Saturday’s record attempt in Derry which breaks the current record of 1,809 people set in Salthill Promenade in Galway in 2019.

The event was hosted by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, to raise funds for her chosen charities for her year in office - the Foyle Hospice and the Ryan McBride Foundation.

“I’m overwhelmed with joy and pride that Derry has set a new world record for the most people taking part in Rock the Boat,” said Mayor Logue.

“From the bottom of my heart thank you to each and every one of the 1,888 people who took part on Shipquay Street and the hundreds more who spectated.

“You have raised thousands of pounds for my charities the Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation and created an unbelievable spectacle that I will never forget.

“Thanks in particular to Event Coordinator Noel McMonagle and the inimitable Mickey Doherty who helped create an electric atmosphere in the city centre.”