{"id":32512,"date":"2025-08-20T15:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rowingireland.ie\/?p=32512"},"modified":"2025-08-20T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:44:06","slug":"rowing-ireland-announces-crews-for-2025-world-rowing-championships-in-shanghai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rowingireland.ie\/rowing-ireland-announces-crews-for-2025-world-rowing-championships-in-shanghai\/","title":{"rendered":"Rowing Ireland Announces Crews for 2025 World Rowing Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rowing Ireland is proud to announce its team for the 2025 World Rowing Championships, set to take place from 21st<\/sup> \u2013 28th<\/sup> September in Shanghai, China. As the first major international World Championships following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this year\u2019s Rowing Ireland team reflects a deliberate and strategic focus on athlete development, for the next Olympic and Paralympic cycle, and continued investment in the National Rowing Centre to underpin elite athlete pathway and success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 World Championship team features a dynamic blend of experienced internationals and exciting new talent, underlining Rowing Ireland\u2019s commitment to long-term success both on and off the water. This transitional year also sees several Olympians pursuing personal and professional development, with Rowing Ireland actively supporting them as they navigate the crucial phase between Olympic and Paralympic cycles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exciting Line-Ups and Storylines<\/strong>\u00a0
Fresh from her epic silver medal at the European Championships, Galway\u2019s double Olympian Fiona Murtagh will step into the women\u2019s single scull, adding star quality to a competitive field.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The men\u2019s double scull sees Olympic champion Fintan McCarthy pairing with Olympic bronze medallist Philip Doyle, forming a crew brimming with international pedigree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women\u2019s four makes a strong return post the Paris Olympic Games, featuring returning Olympians, Natalie Long and Imogen Magner.  The women\u2019s four is welcoming two new members to the team, Emma Waters and Aisling Hayes, Aisling made her debut at the European Championships earlier this year, while Emma is making her senior debut at this year\u2019s World Championships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The men\u2019s pair of Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan are set to renew their partnership, following the 2024 Olympic Games. The men\u2019s quadruple scull sees a recognisable line up of Adam Murphy, Andrew Sheehan and Brian Colsh with the addition of experienced Olympian and World medallist Ronan Byrne returning to the mix.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 World Gold medallist Siobhan McCrohan continues her campaign in the lightweight single. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the women\u2019s double, Olympians Zo\u00eb Hyde and Margaret Cremen reunite following European Championships and Lucerne line ups, while Tokyo Olympic medallist Emily Hegarty partners with double Olympian Aoife Casey in the women\u2019s pair. Having spent the winter training and studying at UL in London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake McCarthy who was a finalist in the Lightweight men’s single scull at the Europeans earlier in the year competes in this event in Shanghai.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While medal winning Paralympian Tiarnan O\u2019Donnell will team up with young athlete Sadhbh N\u00ed Laoghaire following their medal winning success at Lucerne International regatta this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rowing Ireland\u2019s Lead Coach Dominic Casey said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year presents a valuable opportunity to look ahead to Los Angeles 2028, to develop talent, and to solidify the high-performance culture within our team. We\u2019re investing in both our people and our infrastructure, with ongoing enhancements at the National Rowing Centre to ensure our athletes have the best possible environment for growth. We\u2019re proud of the depth and versatility of this team and confident they will represent Ireland with excellence on the world stage.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rowing Ireland CEO Michelle Carpenter added:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re in a pivotal moment as a high-performance organisation. Supporting athletes through post-Olympic transition, investing in new talent, and expanding our facilities are all key priorities. This team embodies the resilience, ambition, and potential of Irish rowing\u2019s future. This would not have been possible without the collaboration of Sport Ireland, our vast team of service providers at the Sport Ireland Institute, Sport NI, as well as the continued support of our clubs and loyal sponsors. Dominic has done an amazing job and I wish him his team of dedicated coaches and our incredible athletes a successful World Rowing Championships\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Announcement \u2013 2025 World Rowing Championships (Shanghai)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightweight Women\u2019s Single Scull (LW1x)<\/strong> 
Siobh\u00e1n McCrohan <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Single Scull (W1x)<\/strong> 
Fiona Murtagh <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Double Scull (W2x)<\/strong> 
Margaret Cremen & Zo\u00eb Hyde <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Pair (W2-)<\/strong> 
Aoife Casey & Emily Hegarty <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Four (W4-)<\/strong> 
Aisling Hayes, Imogen Magner, Emma Waters & Natalie Long <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightweight Men\u2019s Single Scull (LM1x)<\/strong> 
Jake McCarthy <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men\u2019s Single Scull (M1x)<\/strong> 
Konan Pazzaia <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men\u2019s Double Scull (M2x)<\/strong> 
Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men\u2019s Pair (M2-)<\/strong> 
Ross Corrigan & Nathan Timoney <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men\u2019s Quadruple Scull (M4x)<\/strong> 
Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh & Ronan Byrne <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PR2 Mixed Double Scull (PR2 Mix 2x)<\/strong> 
Sadhbh N\u00ed Laoghaire & Tiarn\u00e1n O\u2019Donnell <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserves<\/strong> 
Alison Bergin and Claire Feerick – Sculling and Sweep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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