Big Issues Before Rowing Ireland AGM

Votes on constitutional change and elections for president, secretary and treasurer make Sunday’s agm of Rowing Ireland one of the most momentous in its history.  The changes, which require 75 per cent support to be adopted, concern removing the power of the president...

Major Changes Proposed for Rowing Ireland

The new president of Rowing Ireland will not be elected until November under a proposal made by the board. The president, Susan Dunlea, resigned in March. The board has also lost its secretary.  A letter sent to clubs proposes radical changes at Rowing Ireland, citing...

Dunlea First Woman President of Rowing Ireland

Susan Dunlea is the new president of Rowing Ireland. She is the first woman to hold the post in the history of the organisation. Dunlea is a property surveyor at the State Valuation Office. She has a long history of behind the scenes work in rowing.The proposal to...

McCarthy Pulls Out of Rowing Ireland Presidential Race

John McCarthy, one of the three candidates for president of Rowing Ireland, has pulled out of the race.The Cork Boat Club man had pledged to be a strong voice for clubs if elected. However, one of the new governance measures, which he supports, would take away the...

Rowing Ireland AGM to Make Momentous Decisions

The agm of Rowing Ireland this Sunday will make some serious decisions. A new president will be elected and delegates will vote on a programme of governance reform.  The role of the club is at the centre of both issues.  Rowing Ireland, formed by clubs originally as...