Irish Challenge Ends as Cork and UCD Exit Henley

Ireland’s challenge at Henley Royal Regatta came to an end today. Cork Boat Club’s excellent run in the Wyfold for men’s club coxless fours ended with a defeat to London Rowing Club, while UCD lost to University of Washington in the Prince Albert for student coxed...

Cork Four Keep Ireland on Track at Henley

Cork beat Marlow in the Wyfold Challenge Cup for club men’s fours on the first day of Henley Royal Regatta today (pic courtesy Henley Royal Regatta).  Just four crews from Ireland made it into the main draw of this fabled event, with Cork fielding two crews today and...

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...