by Liam Gorman | Jul 15, 2023 | Rowing
There were stirring wins and thrilling races as the last set of finals on the second day of the Irish Rowing Championships came to a close. Because of predicted bad weather a full programme and 23 finals were held from 6.30 am till just before midday.The best was kept... by Liam Gorman | Mar 4, 2023 | Rowing
UCD’s men’s senior eight were the fastest crew at the Erne Head of the River today. The strong selection were just over 18 seconds faster than Cork Boat Club’s men’s senior eight in the men’s head, covering the course in 19 minutes and 34 seconds. The event was run... by Liam Gorman | Nov 18, 2022 | Rowing
Two big events in Munster and Ulster should give a lift-off to the rowing season on Saturday. The Skibbereen Head of the River at the Marina in Cork has 521 crews entered, with approximately 300 in fixed heads. One interesting entry is the composite quadruple... by Liam Gorman | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fintan McCarthy beat Paul O’Donovan to win the single sculls title at the Irish Rowing Championships. The two formed the gold medal-winning lightweight double at the Tokyo Olympic Games, but Paul has been acknowledged by most as the best lightweight in the world.... by Liam Gorman | Jul 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
St Joseph’s of Galway (far side) and Enniskillen RBC produced what will surely be the race of the 2022 Irish Championships on Saturday’s second session of finals. The crews in the men’s junior 18 eights were so close crossing the line that both were credited with the...