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Sam Roberts

Deliveroo launches boat delivery service on Cork's River Lee

Deliveroo shocked customers in Cork last week as they delivered their orders by rowing boat.

The company has previously trialled the unconventional method on Dublin's Grand Canal last year, and now the takeaway delivery giants have set their sights on the Rebel county.

And the first delivery was made last Thursday, with customers relaxing on the river bank receiving the precious cargo from Uncle Pete's restaurant in the city.

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Deliveroo, with the help of UCC Rowing Club, are testing out the service with the hope of using it throughout the summer.

Joe Groves from Deliveroo said: “We’re just on the cusp of the Irish summer, and no one should have to be confined to their homes when ordering great-tasting food.

“We are always looking to trial new methods of delivery. Whether you’re at home, your workplace or by the banks of a river soaking up the sun, we’ve got you.”

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David Breen of UCC Rowing Club added: “When Deliveroo approached us to be riders we really didn’t think they wanted us to stay on water, but I guess we’re pretty speedy.

"It doesn’t hurt that we’re big fans too – Deliveroo’s savage, the team orders it all the time."

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