Derry 'Rock the Boat' world record bid brings 1,888 onto street

Niall Deeney

6 May 2024 at 6:04 am·1-min read

A total of 1,888 took part in the sit-down dance on Shipquay Street on Saturday in Derry city centre -Credit:Derry City and Strabane council

Derry has laid claim to the World Record for the most people in one place doing the famous Rock the Boat dance.

A verified total of 1,888 people lined Shipquay Street and hundreds more spectated in Saturday’s record attempt in the Maiden City which breaks the current record of 1,809 people set in Salthill Promenade in Galway in 2019.

The event was hosted by Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, to raise funds for her chosen charities for her year in office - the Foyle Hospice and the Ryan McBride Foundation.

“I’m overwhelmed with joy and pride that Derry has set a new world record for the most people taking part in Rock the Boat,” said Mayor Logue.

“From the bottom of my heart thank you to each and every one of the 1,888 people who took part on Shipquay Street and the hundreds more who spectated.

“You have raised thousands of pounds for my charities the Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation and created an unbelievable spectacle that I will never forget.

“Thanks in particular to Event Coordinator Noel McMonagle and the inimitable Mickey Doherty who helped create an electric atmosphere in the city centre.”

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