
Irishwoman seeks €3.5m funding to compete in global yacht race

Professional sailor would be first woman from Ireland to enter the ‘challenging’ contest
Professional sailor Joan Mulloy is planning to raise €3.5 million to become the first Irish woman to enter the prestigious Vendée Globe Race in 2020.
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