The 2025 World Rowing Championships begin this weekend on Sunday, 21st September in Shanghai, China. Rowing Ireland will be represented by 24 athletes competing across 12 boat classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, 20th September, the spares race will take place featuring Claire Feerick (Neptune Rowing Club) and Alison Bergin (Fermoy Rowing Club). Claire and Alison are an important part of the team\u2019s campaign, providing crucial depth and cover in the event of injury or illness. The spares race runs from 4:00 \u2013 5:00am (IST). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
W2- | Emily Hegarty (Skibbereen Rowing Club) & Aoife Casey (Skibbereen Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emily Hegarty and Aoife Casey will compete in the Women\u2019s Pair (W2-), marking their return to international racing after the 2024 Paris Olympics. This will mark Aoife\u2019s international debut in the heavyweight category. Romania, gold medallists at the 2025 European Championships, are the favourites in this event. There are 16 entries, with heats leading into the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Sunday, 21st September \u2013 from 3:19am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n M2- | Nathan Timoney (Queen\u2019s University Belfast Boat Club) & Ross Corrigan (Portora Boat Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan return to the Men\u2019s Pair after an A Final finish at the Paris Olympics. This is Nathan\u2019s first international race since the Games, while Ross raced at the 2024 European Championships. Romania, winners of the European Championships and the World Cup in Lucerne, will be the crew to beat. There are 23 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Sunday, 21st September \u2013 from 3:37am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n M4x | Andrew Sheehan (UCC Rowing Club), Adam Murphy (UCC Rowing Club), Brian Colsh (University of Galway Boat Club) and Ronan Byrne (Shandon Boat Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Men\u2019s Quad of Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh and Ronan Byrne return following the World Cup in Lucerne and will look to build on their performance. Great Britain are the strong favourites, having won gold at the European Championships and World Cup in Lucerne, and bronze in Varese. There are 14 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Sunday, 21st September \u2013 from 4:15am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n W2x | Mags Cremen (UCC Rowing Club) & Zoe Hyde (Tralee Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Zoe Hyde and Mags Cremen return to the Women\u2019s Double following strong campaigns at the European Championships and World Cup in Lucerne. They narrowly missed a medal at the Europeans with a fourth-place finish, they will look to build on this result at the World Championships. China, racing on home waters, are favourites after winning both World Cups. With 12 entries in this event, heat will progress to A and B finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Monday, 22nd September \u2013 from 3:47am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n M2x | Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) & Philip Doyle (Belfast Boat Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Olympic medallists Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy team up in the Men\u2019s Double. Fintan is a double Olympic champion in the lightweight men\u2019s double, while Philip is an Olympic bronze medallist in this event. Romania, the reigning Olympic champions, will provide tough competition. There are 20 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Monday, 22nd September \u2013 from 3:59am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n W4- | Natalie Long (Lee Valley Rowing Club), Emma Waters (University of Galway Boat Club), Imogen Magner (Lee Valley Rowing Club) & Aisling Hayes (Skibbereen Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Women\u2019s Four combines experience and fresh talent, with Olympians Imogen Magner and Natalie Long joined by newcomers Emma Waters and Aisling Hayes. This will be a highly competitive event, with several podium crews from the 2025 season returning. There are 13 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Monday, 22nd September \u2013 from 4:25am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n W1x | Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway Boat Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiona Murtagh races the Women\u2019s Single following a strong season, winning silver at both the European Championships and World Cup in Lucerne. She will look to close the gap on Great Britain\u2019s Lauren Henry, the dominant sculler this year. There are 20 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Monday, 22nd September \u2013 from 7:05am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n M1x | Konan Pazzaia (Queen\u2019s University Belfast Boat Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Konan Pazzaia steps into the Men\u2019s Single after success in the Men\u2019s Double at the European Championships and World Cup in Lucerne, where he claimed bronze medals. With 36 entries including all three Olympic medallists, this is one of the toughest fields of the regatta. Heats will progress to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Monday, 22nd September \u2013 from 7:31am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan (Tribesmen Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Siobhan McCrohan, last year\u2019s World bronze medallist, will race in the Lightweight Women\u2019s Single. She had a strong campaign in Lucerne but narrowly missed a podium finish. The Mexican sculler, unbeaten at both World Cups this year, will be one to watch. There are 20 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Tuesday, 23rd September \u2013 from 3:05am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n LM1x | Jake McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jake McCarthy races the Lightweight Men\u2019s Single following a fourth-place finish at the European Championships. It is a strong field, with Uruguay\u2019s sculler, winner of both World Cups, in top form. There are 16 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Tuesday, 23rd September \u2013 from 3:29am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnan O\u2019Donnell (Lee Rowing Club) & Sadhbh Ni Laoighre (Bantry Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tiarnan O\u2019Donnell and Sadhbh Ni Laoighre return following a third-place finish at the World Cup in Lucerne in the PR3 Mix2x which they were racing for classification purposes. Tiarnan also won gold in the PR2 M1x at the Varese World Cup. There are 10 entries, with heats progressing to A and B finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Wednesday, 24th September \u2013 from 3:05am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mix2x | Mags Cremen (UCC Rowing Club) & Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mags Cremen and Fintan McCarthy will race in the Mixed Double Sculls, marking the first time the event is contested at the World Championships. This official debut has attracted 11 entries, with heats progressing to A and B finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat: Sunday, 29th September \u2013 from 3:05am IST <\/p>\n\n\n\n World Championships Programme<\/mark><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n