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Irish man makes history rowing from New York to Ireland
GALWAY, Ireland - Damian Browne made history as the first person to go from New York City to Galway, Ireland, by rowing. The former professional rugby player was greeted with a hero's welcome on October 4. The Irish Times reported Browne cannot swim, but he left Chelsea Piers in Manhattan on June 14. It took more than 3,000 miles to reach Ireland which he did on Tuesday. RELATED: Record pumpkin in New York weighs 2,554 poundsVideo posted to Instagram showed Browne rowing through some rough waters in Galway Bay. Browne said he went for the achievement to fundraise for Project Empower.