Former rugby player first to row from New York to Galway
Emergency services helped bring Mr Browne to safety after getting into difficulty as he neared Galway port.The 16-week journey started in New York where Mr Browne was joined by another rower, Fergus Farrell.
But following health concerns, Mr Farrell was airlifted from the vessel weeks later and he continued the voyage alone. The journey saw the former Connacht and Leinster forward travel more than 3,000 nautical miles since June.It is not the first time the Irishman has crossed the Atlantic, having rowed from San Sebastian to Antigua in 2018.The voyage, called Project Empower, is part a fundraising campaign for four charities.
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