High-Performance – Rowing Ireland https://www.rowingireland.ie Lets's row for gold Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:25:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Rowing Ireland Appoints Niall O’Carroll as New Head of High Performance  https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-appoints-niall-ocarroll-as-new-head-of-high-performance/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-appoints-niall-ocarroll-as-new-head-of-high-performance/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:26:38 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=33063 Rowing Ireland is proud to announce the appointment of Niall O’Carroll as its new Head of High Performance, a key leadership role as the organisation builds on its historic results at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai and looks ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 

Niall O’Carroll joins Rowing Ireland from his role as Chair of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA), where he has played a central role in guiding the organisation in recent years. During his tenure, he oversaw important governance and cultural reforms that safeguarded boxing’s Olympic pathway and strengthened the sport’s structures. He also supported the organisation through a period of notable sporting success, with Irish boxers winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics and more recently at the World Championships, while putting in place a new senior leadership team. He leaves the association in a strong position for the future. 

Beyond governance, Niall brings a wealth of leadership and performance experience. A former member of An Garda Síochána for 18 years, he later specialised in sports psychology and leadership development, working with athletes and organisations across three continents. He has supported Olympic champions, international federations, and high-performance environments with a focus on sustainable success and strong team culture. 

This appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Rowing Ireland. The Shanghai World Championships saw Ireland record some of its most successful results to date, including: 

Fintan McCarthy & Mags Cremin secure a landmark first-ever World Championship medal in the Mixed Double Sculls. 

Fiona Murtagh delivers a stunning gold medal performance in the Women’s Single Sculls. 

A hard-fought Bronze in the Men’s Double Sculls for Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy, with double Olympian Fintan making a seamless transition from lightweight. 

Jake McCarthy claims Bronze in the Men’s Lightweight Single Sculls, joining his twin brother in Ireland’s expanding medal tally. 

These achievements highlight Rowing Ireland’s ability to diversify beyond traditional lightweight categories and deliver results across multiple disciplines, from Olympic boats to coastal and indoor rowing. 

The organisation is also investing in its future. Significant upgrades are underway at the National Rowing Centre (NRC), ensuring world-class training, recovery, and development environments for athletes. 

Niall O’Carroll will take responsibility for leading the performance programme. In this new structure, he will work together with the Head of Governance and Planning Matt McKerrow as part of a leadership team under CEO Michelle Carpenter. Lead coach Dominic Casey will maintain his pivotal role in guiding the coaching team. Together, they form a strengthened leadership group tasked with delivering Rowing Ireland’s strategy through to LA 2028 and beyond. 

Rowing Ireland Chair Barry McWilliams said:

We are delighted to welcome Niall O’Carroll as our new Head of High Performance. His proven track record in leadership, governance, and high-performance sport will be a tremendous asset to Rowing Ireland. Building on the historic triumphs of Shanghai, we now prepare the road to Los Angeles 2028, energised by the belief that Niall’s vision and commitment to excellence will help guide our athletes and teams to even greater achievements.” 

Rowing Ireland CEO Michelle Carpenter said:

“Niall O’Carroll joins Rowing Ireland at a pivotal time for our sport. His experience in performance and cultural development will add real strength to our existing structures as we build towards Los Angeles 2028. With Dominic Casey and our coaching team continuing to drive excellence on the water, and our staff and volunteers underpinning that effort, I believe we are well placed to nurture the next generation of athletes and ensure lasting success for rowing.”

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Golden Day for Rowing Ireland at the 2025 World Championships  https://www.rowingireland.ie/golden-day-for-rowing-ireland-at-the-2025-world-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/golden-day-for-rowing-ireland-at-the-2025-world-championships/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=33032 Rowing Ireland celebrated a historic final day at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, claiming two gold medals in thrilling style. Fiona Murtagh stormed to victory in the Women’s Single Sculls, while just two races later Mags Cremen and Fintan McCarthy added a second gold in the Mixed Double Sculls. 

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 – 4th 
  • W2x | Mags Cremen & Zoe Hyde – 1st (B Final) 
  • PR2 Mix2x | Tiarnán O’Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoighre – 3rd (B Final) 
  • W4- | Natalie Long, Emma Water, Aisling Hayes & Imogen Magner – 3rd (B Final) 
  • M4x | Andrew Sheehan, Adam Murphy, Brian Colsh & Ronan Byrne – 1st (C Final) 
  • M1x | Konan Pazzaia – 2nd (C Final) 
  • W2- | Emily Hegarty & Aoife Casey – 1st (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.

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Jake McCarthy Wins Bronze in the Lightweight Men’s Single at the World Championships  https://www.rowingireland.ie/jake-mccarthy-wins-bronze-in-the-lightweight-mens-single-at-the-world-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/jake-mccarthy-wins-bronze-in-the-lightweight-mens-single-at-the-world-championships/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:06:05 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=33020 On day seven of the World Rowing Championships, Jake McCarthy delivered a strong performance to win the bronze medal in the Lightweight Men’s Single Sculls (LM1x) — his first medal at a Senior World Championships.  

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, 28th 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. 

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Bronze Medal for Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle at World Rowing Championships  https://www.rowingireland.ie/bronze-medal-for-fintan-mccarthy-philip-doyle-at-world-rowing-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/bronze-medal-for-fintan-mccarthy-philip-doyle-at-world-rowing-championships/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:43:30 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=33008 In challenging hot conditions on day six of the World Rowing Championships, Rowing Ireland’s Fintan McCarthy and Philip Doyle secured a brilliant bronze medal in the Men’s Double Sculls. Fiona Murtagh continued Ireland’s strong performance, winning her semifinal to reach Sunday’s A Final in the Women’s Single, while several other crews delivered encouraging results in the B and C finals. 

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, 28th 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, 27th 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. 

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Irish Crews Secure A Final Spots on Day 5 of World Rowing Championships in Shanghai  https://www.rowingireland.ie/irish-crews-secure-a-final-spots-on-day-5-of-world-rowing-championships-in-shanghai/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/irish-crews-secure-a-final-spots-on-day-5-of-world-rowing-championships-in-shanghai/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:32:59 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32992 Rowing Ireland enjoyed a successful fifth day at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, with three crews booking their places in A Finals despite challenging headwind conditions. Siobhán McCrohan, Jake McCarthy, and the Men’s Double of Fintan McCarthy and Philip Doyle all impressed in their semi-finals, while the Men’s Pair of Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan put in a strong performance to finish sixth in their A Final. 

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: 27th 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: 27th 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: 26th September – 7:51am IST (Lane 5) 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Friday, 26th 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. 

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Rowing Ireland Crews Continue Campaign on Day 4 of World Rowing Championships https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-continue-campaign-on-day-4-of-world-rowing-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-continue-campaign-on-day-4-of-world-rowing-championships/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:23:55 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32979 Day 4 of the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai saw Rowing Ireland crews deliver determined performances as they continued their campaign on the world stage. The PR2 Mix2x crew progressed to the B Final following their heat, while Konan Pazzaia advanced to the C Final of the Men’s Single. Meanwhile, weather conditions and issues surrounding lane reallocation resulted in the postponement of the Men’s Double Sculls semi-final. 

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: 27th 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: 26th 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, 25th September at 4:15am IST. 

Rowing Ireland Crews Racing on Thursday, 25th 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. 

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Rowing Ireland Crews Shine in Shanghai on Day 3 of the World Championships https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-shine-in-shanghai-on-day-3-of-the-world-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-shine-in-shanghai-on-day-3-of-the-world-championships/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:09:29 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32952 Irish crews delivered strong performances on day three of the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, with the Men’s Pair booking a place in the A Final and both lightweight single scullers advancing to the semi-finals. Despite challenging crosswind conditions, Rowing Ireland athletes continued to impress across multiple events. 

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. 

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Rowing Ireland Crews Through to Next Rounds at the World Championships https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-through-to-next-rounds-at-the-world-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-through-to-next-rounds-at-the-world-championships/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:15:27 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32932 The second day of the World Championships took place this morning in Shanghai. The morning session saw excellent racing conditions, but the wind picked up in the afternoon. Rowing Ireland had a strong day on the water: the Men’s Double of Fintan McCarthy and Philip Doyle and the Women’s Single of Fiona Murtagh qualified for their semi-finals, while Konan Pazzaia in the Men’s Single advanced to the quarterfinals. The Women’s Double and Women’s Four will both contest B finals later in the week. 

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: 26th 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: 24th 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: 26th 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: 26th 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, 23rd   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. 

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Rowing Ireland Crews Begin Campaign at the 2025 World Rowing Championships  https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-begin-campaign-at-the-2025-world-rowing-championships/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/rowing-ireland-crews-begin-campaign-at-the-2025-world-rowing-championships/#respond Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:32:01 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32921 Rowing Ireland crews got their World Rowing Championships campaign underway in Shanghai this morning, with strong performances across the board in tailwind conditions. The Men’s Pair have qualified for Tuesday’s semi-final while the Women’s Pair and Men’s Quad have qualified for Tuesday’s C finals. 

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

Irish Crews Racing on Monday 22nd 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. 

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High Performance Trials 2025-26 Update https://www.rowingireland.ie/high-performance-trials-2025-26-update/ https://www.rowingireland.ie/high-performance-trials-2025-26-update/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:56:14 +0000 https://www.rowingireland.ie/?p=32908 Rowing Ireland are currently confirming the HP Trialling structure for the 2025-26 season. Initial trials for this season are outlined below with full details and Selection Policies to be published shortly.

All athletes that wish to participate in the trialling system must be registered with Rowing Ireland through their club. Athletes that are trialling from overseas are not expected to travel back for the November Water Trial however it is encouraged where possible. Overseas athletes must complete the outlined erg testing.

A draft plan for the 2025-26 season has been attached below, some changes are expected, and all international events will depend on the available budget.

Athletes selected for the Coupe de la Jeunesse and U19 World Championship team will be allowed to compete at the Irish Championships with a limit on entries. Athletes selected for the U23 World Championships will not be available for the Irish Championships.

November

6k Erg Test

  • Please complete the attached erg monitoring sheet, along with a photo of the erg screen and email to clara.obrien@rowingireland.ie no later than 5pm on Sunday November 9th.
  • The test can be completed at any point within the window of October 20th and November 9th.
  • Athletes that have competed at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai are exempt from the November erg test.
  • *The test distance for PR1, PR2 and PR3 athletes will be 3km*

Open Water Trial

  • An Open 3k Water Trial will be held on the weekend of November 22nd in the National Rowing Centre, Cork.
  • All entries will be made through the tracker system with the entry deadline being 7pm on Thursday 13th November. There will be an entry fee of €10 per seat (€20 for pairs and €10 for singles). Entries will only be valid if the 6k erg test has been completed, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Pathway Coordinator and Lead Coach.

Event Categories:

  • Provisional Plan:

    Saturday AM: Single lane Time Trial in Singles
    Saturday PM: Single lane Time Trial in Singles (Seeded from AM)
    Sunday AM: Single lane Time Trial in Pairs
    Sunday PM: Single lane Time Trial in Pairs (Seeded from AM)

  • Athletes can ‘double up’ if they wish and scull on Saturday and race in a pair on Sunday. Composite pairs will be allowed for all categories but will need to be entered on tracker under Senior. Please email clara.obrien@rowingireland.ie if you are entering a composite crew to mark them as U19 or U23.

  • This is an open trial so any athlete may enter however coaches are encouraged to put forward athletes that they believe are capable of making the Home International, Coupe de la Jeunesse or World Championship team.

  • The following weekend, November 29th and 30th, will be used as a back up weekend in the event of cancellation. If it is likely that only one day of racing can be used, both sculling and sweeping events will be run together and any athlete wishing to ‘double up’ will have to decide between competing in the 1x or 2-.

January

2k Erg Test

  • An erg monitoring sheet will be sent out in early January that will need to be submitted along with an image of the erg screen no later than 5pm on Sunday January 25th.
  • The test can be completed at any point within the window of January 5th and 25th. It is not required to complete the test at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships however the Pathway Coordinator will be in attendance for any athletes or coaches that are present and have any questions.
  • *The test distance for PR1, PR2 and PR3 athletes will also be 2km*

Additional Info

  • Detailed information on the November Water Trial will be published in early November with confirmed schedules and entry details.
  • The November 6k erg test, November water trial and January 2k erg test are all open trials, after this point invitations will be published for remaining trials.
  • If you have any queries please contact the HP Pathway Coordinator, Clara O’Brien, at clara.obrien@rowingireland.ie. Where possible all communication should come through athletes’ coaches.

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