Galway Honours Memory of Skerries Mermaid Stalwart Jim Dempsey
25th January 2021
Mermaid Week 1982 at Galway Bay SC with (left to right) Pierce Purcell (GBSC), 1982 Champion Jim Dempsey (Skerries SC), and Mermaid Association President Michael Lysaght
Credit: courtesy Pierce Purcell
The recent death of Skerries SC stalwart and longtime Mermaid Class ace Jim Dempsey has evoked fond memories throughout Irish sailing, and Galway Bay SC s Pierce Purcell speaks for many with his insights into Jim s special qualities of encouragement and enthusiasm, which contributed so much to today s Mermaid Class being made very welcome when they seek out a fresh venue for their annual championship.