River Corrib, February 12th, 2005 Propelled downstream by adrenaline as much as the current, a small gaggle of intrepid kayakers braved a stiff wind and near freezing temperatures, to test their agility on the Corrib, making sport of the river's torrents. Their performance attracted a smattering of spectators who huddled along the O'Brien Street Bridge, seemingly reacting to their display with both respect and disbelief. Photo and text: Todd Parker