* OLYMPIC EFFORT: Double Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes joined members of the Ardglass Vikings - Caroline Sheeran, Dan Clarke and Herby McCann - at Cutters Wharf at Stranmillis to launch their 14th annual Viking boat races, which take place on Saturday, May 3. All proceeds raised will go to the NSPCC. For more information, or to enter a team, call Fionnuala Savage on 028 9035 1135 or email northernirelandappeals@nspcc.org.uk Picture: Bill Smyth