Commercial and Killorglin Find the Way to Win

The men’s senior pair was the outstanding race of the first session of finals on Saturday at the Irish Rowing Championships. The contest was keen all the way to 1500 metres, with four of the five crews contending. But Commercial’s Niall Beggan and Paddy Moreau edged...

Plenty of Fight in UCD and Shandon As They Bow Out

The good runs at Henley Royal Regatta by Shandon’s men’s four and UCD’s women’s eight ended with battling defeats, while Commercial’s Niall Beggan (pictured) was beaten in the Diamond Sculls.  Upper Thames pulled it together very well to beat Shandon in the Wyfold for...

Irish Go For It On Expanded Henley Programme

Henley Royal Regatta adds an extra day this year. Five crews from Ireland go into action on Tuesday, and in total 10 crews travelling from Ireland will race [See Draw and Timetable below].  While all the Irish crews cherish hopes of good runs, three are selected...

Maher and Murphy Shine at Scullers Head of River

Albert Maher of Commercial, rowing in the Masters C class (43 or over), finished 21st overall at the Scullers Head of the River in London. Jamie Copus, a British lightweight, was fastest in 21 minutes 40.17 seconds, while Maher was just over a minute and five seconds...