The 2025 Irish Rowing Championships concluded today under slightly breezy conditions, wrapping up a weekend of outstanding competition and celebration of Irish rowing talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final morning of the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships saw strong performances across multiple categories. Mags Cremen claimed victory in the Women\u2019s Senior Single Sculls for UCC Rowing Club, while Fintan McCarthy secured the Men\u2019s Senior Single Sculls title for Skibbereen Rowing Club. Enniskillen Royal Boat Club added to their weekend success with a win in the Women\u2019s Junior 18 Eight, following their triumph in the men\u2019s equivalent on Saturday. Dublin University Ladies Boat Club earned the top spot in the Women\u2019s Intermediate Coxed Four, and Commercial Rowing Club took the win in the Men\u2019s Club 2 Eight. The University of Galway delivered an impressive showing with victories in both the Men\u2019s Intermediate Coxed Four and the Men\u2019s Intermediate Double. In the Junior 16 Single Sculls, Sam Wheeler O\u2019Brien of Skibbereen Rowing Club finished first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the evening session, Queen\u2019s University Belfast Boat Club continued their strong run in the novice categories with a win in the Novice Men\u2019s Eight. St Michael\u2019s secured a dominant victory in the Junior 18 Men\u2019s Double Sculls, while Monahan of Shandon Boat Club led from the front in the Junior 16 Women\u2019s Single Scull. Methodist College Boat Club added to their success with a win in the Women\u2019s Junior 18 Coxless Quad. The highlight of the evening was the Senior Eights, with UCD Boat Club claiming victory in the Men\u2019s race and the University of Galway Boat Club finishing first in the Women\u2019s event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland commented on the weekend: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSeeing the National Rowing Centre full of smiles this weekend meant so much. Our athletes, clubs, coaches, volunteers, and supporters all play a role in making moments like this possible. This event marked the end of a season of success, and it was a true celebration of everyone involved in rowing in Ireland. I\u2019m incredibly proud of the Rowing Ireland staff, the Championships Committee, our dedicated and committed Rowing Ireland board, and every volunteer who brought it all to life. We were honoured to welcome Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin to the Finish Line Lunch, where he presented commemorative pieces to the 1975 Women\u2019s crew in recognition of their lasting impact on Irish rowing. A heartfelt thank you as well to our sponsors and event partners, whose support helps make these moments happen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking over the weekend, Donal Cronin, Chair of the Irish Rowing Championship Committee, said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We\u2019re incredibly proud of how this year\u2019s Irish Rowing Championships came together. From the record number of entries to the seamless execution across all three days, it was a true celebration of our sport. I want to thank the clubs, athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials who made it all possible \u2013 their dedication and passion are what continue to elevate this event year after year.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and clubs on an incredible weekend of rowing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We extend our sincere thanks to the Championship Committee and all the volunteers whose dedication and hard work made the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships a resounding success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you to the incredible team at Upshot for delivering outstanding livestream coverage and bringing the excitement of the event to audiences near and far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A heartfelt thank you to our event partners – Total Cleaning Supplies, F\u00e1ilte Ireland, Cork County Council, and Fota Island Resort – for your invaluable support throughout the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are also deeply grateful to our Rowing Ireland sponsors for your continued commitment to the sport during the Championships and throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget to catch up on all of today\u2019s highlights on TG4 at 9:15pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n