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W1x | Fiona Murtagh 

Fiona Murtagh delivered a sensational performance to win gold in the Women’s Single Sculls. Leading from the early stages, she maintained a two-second advantage over the field for much of the race. In a dramatic finish, Great Britain’s Lauren Henry mounted a late challenge, but a photo finish confirmed Fiona as World Champion in a time of 07:12.27 — just 0.03 seconds ahead. 

Mix2x | Mags Cremen & Fintan McCarthy 

Fintan McCarthy and Mags Cremen added a second gold for Ireland in the Mixed Double Sculls. After winning their heat earlier in the day, the pair produced a powerful performance in the final. They seized the lead at the halfway mark and held off a strong challenge from the Netherlands to claim victory in 06:24.22. Mags and Fintan are the first ever World Champions in this event. 

Summary of the 2025 World Championship Results 

• W1x | Fiona Murtagh – Gold 

• Mix2x | Mags Cremen & Fintan McCarthy – Gold 

• LM1x | Jake McCarthy – Bronze 

• M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle – Bronze 

• M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan – 6th 

• LW1x | Siobhán McCrohan – 4^th 

• W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde – 1^st (B Final) 

• PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnán O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre – 3^rd (B Final) 

• W4- | Natalie Long, Emma Water, Aisling Hayes & Imogen Magner – 3^rd (B Final) 

• M4x | Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh & Ronan Byrne – 1^st (C Final) 

• M1x | Konan Pazzaia – 2^nd (C Final) 

• W2- | Emily Hegarty & Aoife Casey – 1^st (C Final) 

Sunday Results Summary 

Media Guide 

Dominic Casey, Rowing Ireland High Performance Lead Coach, said: 

“The 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai have been very rewarding for our athletes, coaches and support staff. Our team delivered strong performances showing real promise with lots of new crew combinations. Congratulations to all our team, our medalists, to all our crews who performed so well in A, B and C finals, our coaches, and all our support staff. It was an excellent team performance particularly as many of our athletes were balancing training alongside college and work commitments. 

We are determined to build on these results over the next three years as we prepare for the 2028 Olympics. We have a fantastic team overall. I would like to say thanks to Sport Ireland and the Sport Institute for their help and support throughout the year, it is a huge help to our team. Well done to all.”  

Rowing Ireland congratulates all our athletes on their outstanding performances throughout the Championships. From world titles to breakthrough results, every crew demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and dedication on the international stage. We also extend a special thanks to the High-Performance coaching team and support staff, whose expertise and commitment have been central to this success. 

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their continued support. Your commitment is vital in enabling our athletes to compete on the world stage.

There was also a strong showing from Siobhán McCrohan, who narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the Lightweight Women’s Single Sculls (LW1x), while Tiarnán O’Donnell and Sadhbh Ní Laoighre finished third in the PR2 Mixed Double B Final. 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy 

Jake McCarthy claimed the bronze medal in the Lightweight Men’s Single Sculls final. McCarthy produced a composed and consistent performance, maintaining third position throughout the race and finishing with a powerful sprint to close the gap to second place. He crossed the line with a time of 06:59.07, securing his first-ever Senior World Championship medal. 

LW1x | Siobhán McCrohan 

Siobhán McCrohan finished fourth in the A Final of the Lightweight Women’s Single Sculls. Siobhán was in fifth position behind Austria until the third quarter of the race but moved into fourth by the 1500m mark. She produced a determined finish but was unable to reach the medal positions, crossing the line in 07:37.25. 

PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnán O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre 

The PR2 Mixed Double of Tiarnán O’Donnell and Sadhbh Ní Laoighre finished third in the B Final. The crew maintained their position throughout the race and finished strongly but were unable to catch the Mexican boat ahead. They completed the race in 09:00.35. 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Sunday, 28^th September 

Mix2x | Mags Cremen & Fintan McCarthy (Heat) – 3:05am IST (Lane 5) * 

Mix2x | Mags Cremen & Fintan McCarthy (B Final) – 6:35am IST 

W1x | Fiona Murtagh (A Final) – 7:17am IST (Lane 4) 

Mix2x | Mags Cremen & Fintan McCarthy (A Final) – 7:44am IST 

* The heats and A and B Finals of the Mix2x all take place tomorrow. The first and second-placed crews from each heat, along with the next two fastest overall, will progress to the A Final. Remaining crews will compete in the B Final. 

Saturday Results Summary 

Sunday Startlist Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

World Championships Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

The A Finals tomorrow featuring Irish crews will be broadcast live on the RTE Player. 

Rowing Ireland congratulates Jake McCarthy on his World Championship bronze medal and commends all athletes who raced today. We wish our crews competing tomorrow the best of luck for the final day of racing. 

Rowing Ireland would like to extend a sincere thank you to our High-Performance coaching team and support staff. Results like these would not be possible without their continued dedication and expertise. 

We would also like to thank our sponsors for their ongoing support, which plays a vital role in helping our athletes perform at the highest level throughout the year. 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle 

The Men’s Double of Fintan McCarthy and Philip Doyle secured a brilliant bronze medal after a determined race. The duo sat in second place for most of the contest, pushing the pace from the early stages. Despite a powerful late surge from Serbia that moved them into second, the Irish crew held on strongly to claim third place with a finishing time of 06:15.13. 

W1x | Fiona Murtagh 

Fiona Murtagh delivered a commanding performance to win her semifinal and qualify for Sunday’s A Final. Leading from the start, Murtagh extended her advantage to three seconds by the 1500m mark and remained the fastest boat on the water in the closing stages. She crossed the line in 07:29.61. 

A Final: Sunday, 28^th September – 7:17am IST (Lane 4) 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia 

Konan Pazzaia finished second in the C Final of the Men’s Single. After a tightly packed start that saw him in fifth place at 500m, he steadily moved through the field, climbing to third at 1000m and into second by 1500m. He maintained that position to the line, finishing in 07:04.08.  

W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde 

The Women’s Double of Mags Cremen and Zoe Hyde claimed victory in the B Final after a dramatic sprint finish. The pair held second for much of the race amid a close battle with Uzbekistan and the USA. In the final 250 metres, they unleashed a powerful push to move into first place and secure the win with a time of 07:00.20. 

W4- | Natalie Long, Emma Waters, Aisling Hayes & Imogen Magner 

The Women’s Four produced a strong performance to finish third in the B Final. Sitting in fourth place at the halfway point, they surged into third by 1500m and continued to close the gap on second-placed Canada with a spirited sprint to the line. They finished with a time of 06:48.01. 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Saturday, 27^th September 

PR2 Mix 2x | Tiarnán O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre (B Final) – 6:05am IST (Lane 3) 

LW1x | Siobhán McCrohan (A Final) – 7:33am IST (Lane 4) 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy (A Final) – 7:50am IST (Lane 1) 

Friday Results Summary 

Saturday Startlist Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

World Championships Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

Both A Finals featuring Irish crews will be broadcast live tomorrow on the RTE Player. 

“I am immensely proud of our athletes and the performances they have delivered throughout the week,” said Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland. “Fintan and Philip’s determination to secure a bronze medal today at the World Championships reflects the strength, dedication, and resilience within Rowing Ireland. Across all boats, we are seeing remarkable talent and commitment, which gives us great optimism as we build towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. We will continue to support and invest in our athletes as the Championships progress this weekend and beyond. I also want to congratulate Dominic, our dedicated coaching team, and all the clubs whose support has contributed to this remarkable success.” 

“The performances we have seen throughout the week are a testament to the dedication of our High-Performance athletes, coaches, and support staff. I want to warmly congratulate Fintan and Philip on their outstanding bronze medal performance today at the World Championships, which reflects their incredible skill, determination, and resilience. The results so far this week reflect the hard work and commitment shown by all members of Rowing Ireland — from athletes and coaches to clubs and volunteers — who make these successes possible,” said Jane Williams, President of Rowing Ireland. 

Well done to all athletes who raced today, and congratulations to our bronze medallists, Fintan and Philip. We look forward to more A and B Finals tomorrow. 

M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan 

The Men’s Pair of Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney finished sixth in their A Final, which featured a highly competitive field. The Irish crew got off to a solid start but found themselves in sixth place by the 500-metre mark. They remained in sixth throughout the race, crossing the line in a time of 07:00.73, securing a spot in the top six in the world. 

LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan 

Siobhan McCrohan won her semi-final in the Lightweight Women’s Single. It was a close race throughout with Siobhan in second place for most of the race behind the favourite from Mexico. A powerful sprint finish saw her overtake Mexico in the closing stages and qualify for Saturday’s A Final with a time of 08:06.23. 

A Final: 27^th September – 7:33am IST (Lane 4) 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy 

Jake McCarthy produced an excellent sprint finish to claim third place in the Lightweight Men’s Single semi-final and secure a spot in the A Final. Sitting in fourth throughout much of the race, Jake closed the gap on the leaders after the 1000-metre mark. A determined final push saw him cross the line in third with a time of 07:33.01, just 0.28 seconds ahead of Uzbekistan in fourth, 

A Final: 27^th September – 7:50am IST (Lane 1) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle 

The Men’s Double of Fintan McCarthy and Philip Doyle delivered a composed and controlled performance to finish second in their semi-final and book a place in Friday’s A Final. The crew settled into a strong rhythm early on, staying close to the pace set by Romania and comfortably holding second place throughout the race. They crossed the line in a time of 06:33.10.  

A Final: 26^th September – 7:51am IST (Lane 5) 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Friday, 26^th September 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia (C Final) – 5:17am IST (Lane 2) 

W1x | Fiona Murtagh (Semi-Final) – 5:42am IST (Lane 3) 

W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde (B Final) – 6:29am IST (Lane 2) 

W4- | Natalie Long, Emma Waters, Aisling Hayes & Imogen Magner (B Final) – 6:45am IST (Lane 4) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle (A Final) – 7:51am IST (Lane 5) 

Results 

Friday Startlist Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

World Championships Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

All A Final races that feature Rowing Ireland crews will be live on the RTE Player.  

Rowing Ireland congratulates all crews on their performances today and wishes them the best of luck in their upcoming races this weekend. Special congratulations to the Men’s Pair, Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan, who completed their World Championships campaign with a strong sixth-place finish in the A Final.

Rowing Ireland would like to thank everyone who has supported the crews throughout the week, both in Shanghai and back home. The encouragement from the grandstands and from those tuning in early to watch the racing has been greatly appreciated by all athletes and staff. 

PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnán O’Donell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre 

Tiarnán O’Donell and Sadhbh Ní Laoighre finished fourth in their heat of the PR2 Mixed Double Sculls. The crew fought hard but were unable to match the early pace of the race, holding their position throughout to finish with a time of 09:09.88. They progress to Saturday’s B Final. 

B Final: 27^th September – 6:05am IST (Lane 3) 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia 

Konan Pazzaia produced a strong performance in a competitive quarter-final of the Men’s Single Sculls. The race was tightly contested over the first 1000 metres, with Konan battling between fourth and fifth position. A powerful sprint in the final stages saw him secure fourth place with a time of 07:22.07, seeing him progress to the C Final. 

C Final: 26^th September – 5:17am IST (Lane 2) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle 

The Men’s Double Scull semi-final featuring Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy was postponed due to weather conditions and issues with lane reallocation. It will now take place tomorrow, 25^th September at 4:15am IST. 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Thursday, 25^th September 

LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan (Semi-Final) – 3:37am IST (Lane 5) 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy (Semi-Final) – 3:49am IST (Lane 2) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle – 4:15am IST (Lane 3) 

M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan (A Final) – 7:44am IST (Lane 6) 

Wednesday Results Summary 

Thursday Start List Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

World Championships Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

Rowing Ireland congratulates all athletes who competed today and looks forward to further strong performances as the Championships progress into key semi-finals and finals over the coming days. 

LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan

Siobhán McCrohan qualified for the semi-final after a strong third-place finish in her heat. Fourth at the 500m mark, she overtook Uruguay after halfway and closed the gap to second, narrowly missing out by just 0.01 seconds. McCrohan finished in 07:36.98 and will race again in the semi-final. 

Semi-Final: 25th September, 3:37am IST (Lane 5) 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy

Jake McCarthy also progressed to the semi-final, finishing third in his heat. Holding second place through the middle of the race, McCarthy was edged into third in the closing metres by a late sprint from the Chinese sculler. His time of 06:56.65 secures his progression. 

Semi-Final: 25th September, 3:49am IST (Lane 2) 

M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan

Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan produced an outstanding final sprint to qualify for the A Final. Sitting fifth with 500m to go, they surged past the Netherlands and South Africa to finish third in their semi-final with a time of 06:29.99. 

A Final: 25th September, 7:44am IST (Lane 

W2- | Emily Hegarty & Aoife Casey

The Women’s Pair of Emily Hegarty and Aoife Casey won the C Final. The pair had a strong race, leading from the start. They finished eight seconds clear of the Individual Neutral Athlete crew, recording 07:24.06. 

M4x | Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh & Ronan Byrne

The Men’s Quad also claimed victory in their C Final. Second at 500m, they rowed through Croatia and built a decisive lead to win by four seconds, finishing in 05:57.75. 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Wednesday, 24th September

PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnan O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ni Laoighre (Heat) – 3:15am IST (Lane 2) 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia (Quarter Final) – 3:40am IST (Lane 4) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle (Semi-Final) – 4:11am IST (Lane 3) 

Wednesday’s Start List Summary 

Tuesday’s Results Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

World Championships Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

Rowing Ireland continues to build momentum at the Championships and looks forward to further strong performances as racing progresses in Shanghai. 

Rowing Ireland would like to thank the athletes’ home clubs for their ongoing support and contribution to their development. 

W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde 

Zoe Hyde and Mags Cremen finished fourth in their heat of the Women’s Double. They remained in contention with the Individual Neutral Athletes, who finished third, while China claimed the win on home water. Their time of 07:02.25 secures them a place in the B Final. 

B Final: 26^th September – 6:29am IST (Lane 2) 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle 

Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy delivered a commanding performance to win their heat of the Men’s Double. Leading from the start, they crossed the line first in a time of 06:20.67 to qualify for Wednesday’s semi-final. 

Semi-Final: 24^th September – 4:11am IST (Lane 3) 

W4- | Natalie Long, Emma Waters, Imogen Magner & Aisling Hayes 

Ireland’s Women’s Four finished fourth in their heat after pushing the Netherlands and Australia all the way. They clocked 06:35.57 and progress to the B Final later in the week. 

B Final: 26^th September – 6:45am IST (Lane TBC) 

W1x | Fiona Murtagh 

Fiona Murtagh claimed victory in her heat of the Women’s Single. After an early battle with Spain, she surged into the lead at the 1000-metre mark and maintained control to the finish line. She now moves into the semi-final. 

Semi-Final: 26^th September – 5:42am IST (Lane 3) 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia 

Konan Pazzaia produced a strong sprint to take second place in his Men’s Single heat. Third at the 1500-metre mark, he powered past Austria in the closing stages to secure qualification for the quarter-final. 

Quarter Final: 24th September – 3:40am IST (Lane 4) 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Tuesday, 23^rd   September  

LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan (Heat) – 3:05am IST (Lane 2) 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy (Heat) – 3:29am IST (Lane 2) 

M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan (Semi-Final) – 3:57am IST (Lane 2) 

W2- | Emily Hegarty & Aoife Casey (C Final) – 4:38am IST (Lane 2) 

M4x | Sheehan, Murphy, Colsh & Byrne (C Final) – 4:50am IST (Lane 2) 

Monday’s Results Summary 

Tuesday’s Start List Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

Audio Commentary & Livestream 

Rowing Ireland Media Guide 

Rowing Ireland congratulates all athletes who raced today and wishes the very best of luck to those competing tomorrow morning. A special thank you goes to our High-Performance coaches and support staff for their dedication and commitment, which make these performances possible. 

The Championships were officially opened with Opening Ceremony taking place after racing. Watch the Opening Ceremony here.

W2- | Emily Hegarty & Aoife Casey 

The Women’s Pair of Emily Hegarty and Aoife Casey finished fourth in their heat with a time of 7:13.17. The pair held a lead on the Individual Neutral Athletes crew. Their time was just outside the semi-final qualifying mark, and they will now race in the C Final. 

C Final: 23^rd September – 4:38am IST (Lane 2) 

M2- | Nathan Timoney & Ross Corrigan 

Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan finished second in their heat of the Men’s Pair to directly qualify for the semi-final. The crew remained in second behind Romania throughout the race. They responded to a push in the last 200 metres from third place Denmark. 

Semi Final: 23^rd September – 3:57am IST (Lane 2) 

M4x | Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh & Ronan Byrne 

The Men’s Quad finished fourth in their heat with a time of 5:51.97, seeing them progress to Tuesday’s C Final. The Men’s Quad maintained fourth position throughout and mounted a late push on Croatia in the final 500m but missed out on a semi-final spot. 

C Final: 23^rd September – 4:50am IST (Lane 2) 

Irish Crews Racing on Monday 22^nd September: 

W2x (Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde) – 3:43am IST (Lane 4) 

M2x (Philip Doyle & Fintan McCarthy) – 3:49am IST (Lane 1) 

W4- (Natalie Long, Emma Waters, Imogen Magner & Aisling Hayes) – 4:21am IST (Lane 3) 

W1x (Fiona Murtagh) – 7:17am IST (Lane 4) 

M1x (Konan Pazzaia) – 7:43am IST (Lane 6) 

The Opening Ceremony took place after racing, officially marking the start of the Championships. Watch the ceremony highlights here.

Sunday’s Results Summary 

Monday’s Start List Summary 

World Rowing Championships Programme 

Audio Commentary & Livestream 

Don’t forget to download the Rowing Ireland Media Guide to learn more about our athletes and crews. 

Rowing Ireland congratulates today’s athletes and looks ahead to another exciting day of competition tomorrow. 

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’s campaign, providing crucial depth and cover in the event of injury or illness. The spares race runs from 4:00 – 5:00am (IST). 

W2- | Emily Hegarty (Skibbereen Rowing Club) & Aoife Casey (Skibbereen Rowing Club)

Emily Hegarty and Aoife Casey will compete in the Women’s Pair (W2-), marking their return to international racing after the 2024 Paris Olympics. This will mark Aoife’s 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. 

Heat: Sunday, 21st September – from 3:19am IST 

M2- | Nathan Timoney (Queen’s University Belfast Boat Club) & Ross Corrigan (Portora Boat Club)

Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan return to the Men’s Pair after an A Final finish at the Paris Olympics. This is Nathan’s 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. 

Heat: Sunday, 21st September – from 3:37am IST 

M4x | Andrew Sheehan (UCC Rowing Club), Adam Murphy (UCC Rowing Club), Brian Colsh (University of Galway Boat Club) and Ronan Byrne (Shandon Boat Club)

The Men’s 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. 

Heat: Sunday, 21st September – from 4:15am IST 

W2x | Mags Cremen (UCC Rowing Club) & Zoe Hyde (Tralee Rowing Club)

Zoe Hyde and Mags Cremen return to the Women’s 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. 

Heat: Monday, 22nd September – from 3:47am IST 

M2x | Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) & Philip Doyle (Belfast Boat Club)

Olympic medallists Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy team up in the Men’s Double. Fintan is a double Olympic champion in the lightweight men’s 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.  

Heat: Monday, 22nd September – from 3:59am IST 

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)

The Women’s 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. 

Heat: Monday, 22nd September – from 4:25am IST 

W1x | Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway Boat Club)

Fiona Murtagh races the Women’s 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’s Lauren Henry, the dominant sculler this year. There are 20 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. 

Heat: Monday, 22nd September – from 7:05am IST 

M1x | Konan Pazzaia (Queen’s University Belfast Boat Club)

Konan Pazzaia steps into the Men’s Single after success in the Men’s 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. 

Heat: Monday, 22nd September – from 7:31am IST 

LW1x | Siobhan McCrohan (Tribesmen Rowing Club)

Siobhan McCrohan, last year’s World bronze medallist, will race in the Lightweight Women’s 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.  

Heat: Tuesday, 23rd September – from 3:05am IST 

LM1x | Jake McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club)

Jake McCarthy races the Lightweight Men’s Single following a fourth-place finish at the European Championships. It is a strong field, with Uruguay’s sculler, winner of both World Cups, in top form. There are 16 entries, with heats progressing to the semi-finals. 

Heat: Tuesday, 23rd September – from 3:29am IST 

PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnan O’Donnell (Lee Rowing Club) & Sadhbh Ni Laoighre (Bantry Rowing Club)

Tiarnan O’Donnell 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. 

Heat: Wednesday, 24th September – from 3:05am IST 

Mix2x | Mags Cremen (UCC Rowing Club) & Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club)

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. 

Heat: Sunday, 29th September – from 3:05am IST 

World Championships Programme  

Audio Commentary & Livestream 

“I am immensely proud to see 24 Irish athletes representing Rowing Ireland at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai. This is a landmark event in the international calendar, and it is a credit to the dedication of our athletes, coaches, support staff, and core office team that Ireland will be competing across 12 boat classes. The World Championships are an important step on the journey towards future success, and we wish all our crews the very best as they take to the water. Their commitment and passion continue to inspire our rowing community at home and showcase Irish rowing on the world stage.” Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland. 

Stay up to date with racing and results on the Rowing Ireland social media channels and website. 

Download our media guide to learn more about the athletes and their crews. 

A Sportsfile photographer will be onsite in Shanghai for the finals on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Photos of Rowing Ireland athletes will be available through Sportsfile. 

As racing gets underway in Shanghai, we extend our very best wishes to all our High-Performance athletes. Your commitment, determination, and passion continue to inspire the entire rowing community. 

We would also like to thank our High-Performance coaching and support staff, whose tireless work ensures our athletes are prepared, supported, and ready to perform at the highest level. Finally, we are deeply grateful to our partners and sponsors for their ongoing commitment, which makes our High-Performance Programme possible.