Rowing Ireland is proud to announce that the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships will take place from Friday, 11th July to Sunday, 13th July at the National Rowing Centre, located just 30 minutes from Cork City. This prestigious event represents the pinnacle of the domestic rowing calendar, bringing together over 1,200 athletes for a weekend of thrilling competition. With an impressive 904 crews entered and over 150 races scheduled, spectators can look forward to an action-packed weekend of high-quality racing.
The Championships mark the pinnacle of the domestic rowing season, showcasing a broad spectrum of talent across junior, novice, club, intermediate, and senior levels, highlighting Ireland’s depth of talent and club dedication.
This year also celebrates a major milestone — the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s first women’s crew at the World Rowing Championships, a historic moment to be commemorated during Friday’s “Finish Line” Lunch at the NRC, a commemorative piece designed by Kenny McDonald will be presented to honour these trailblazers and their clubs — Commercial Rowing Club and Skibbereen Rowing Club.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said:
“The Irish Rowing Championships stand as a powerful reflection of the strength, determination, and community spirit that define our rowing clubs and athletes across Ireland. I commend Rowing Ireland for their unwavering commitment to developing the sport at every level, and for hosting an event that honours both the legacy and the future of Irish rowing. I’m especially pleased to see the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s first women’s crew being celebrated this weekend — a fitting tribute to the pioneers who paved the way. I wish all athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters every success for what promises to be an inspiring and memorable event.”
Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland, added:
“These Championships are a celebration of everything Rowing Ireland represents — excellence, community, and progress. It’s truly inspiring to see over 900 crews from clubs of all sizes coming together to compete at the highest level.
For me, these Championships are deeply personal. I still remember the nerves of rowing in my first Irish Championships back in 1987, and again in 2018 as a Masters competitor, the nerves never quite go away! That’s part of what makes this event so special — the thrill of competition, no matter your age or experience.
I’m also incredibly proud of how far we’ve come on the journey toward gender equality in our sport. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s first women’s crew competing on the world stage — a milestone that reminds us of the trailblazers who paved the way. But it’s not just a story of 50 years ago when opportunities for women were still limited in many ways. Today, we have women leading at every level — with a female CEO and President at the helm of Rowing Ireland, and gender balance within our High-Performance athletes and coaching team. That progress reflects not just change, but real commitment to equality and inclusion, on and off the water.”
Spectator Information
Join us in person at the National Rowing Centre in Farran Woods, where fans can enjoy live racing, delicious food vendors, and the Rowing Ireland Greenblades shop with official merchandise.
Inside, we will have a shop serving snacks, ice creams and cold drinks. This shop will be card only.
Outside there will be multiple food vendors including Sunny Ices Ice Cream, Badass BBQ, Weir Dough Pizza, The Boathouse Cafe, Chingon Badass Burritos and The Crazy Vegetable.
Parking is available at Farran Forest Park, with full details available here. Please note that only cashless payment is accepted at the car park. There is limited space for disabled badge holders. Please email championships@rowingireland.ie to reserve a space.
A special thanks to Cork County Council for supplying drinking water refill stations. This initiative is a valuable asset to rowers, coaches, volunteers, and spectators, supporting our efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste and promoting sustainability throughout the event.
There will be an official prizing giving ceremony from 3-5pm each day although medals can be collected at any time throughout the day.
To receive important updates throughout the event, you can join the Championship Whatsapp Group here.
We encourage all athletes and supporters to take measures to protect themselves from the sun with high heat expected across the weekend.
Where to Watch the Racing
Supporters can enjoy the Championships live from the venue or tune in from home. TG4 will broadcast daily highlight shows each evening, capturing the best of the day’s racing. Broadcast times are:
Friday at 9:00pm
Saturday at 6:25pm
Sunday at 9:15pm
For those watching remotely, the event will also be livestreamed in real time. Links to the live results will be published on Friday morning across Rowing Ireland’s official social media channels.
The provisional schedule can be found here with racing expected to start early Friday morning at 7:30 AM through to 5:20 PM on Sunday evening. Entries and full event information can also be found here.
As we get closer to the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships, we look forward to an exciting weekend that celebrates the very best of Irish rowing talent. A special thank you to the Championships Committee for organising the Irish Rowing Championships. We also extend our thanks to all participants, supporters, and sponsors for their ongoing dedication and enthusiasm.
Stay up to date with all the latest news and updates through our official social media channels:
We encourage all those attending to read the event information pack for important details and guidelines. You can access the information pack at the following link: Event Information Pack
Acknowledgements:
Rowing Ireland would like to sincerely thank the 2025 Irish Rowing Championships event partners — Total Cleaning Supplies, Failte Ireland, Cork County Council and Fota Island Resort — for their valued support in delivering this year’s event.
We also gratefully acknowledge the continued backing of our Rowing Ireland sponsors: MG Motor, Powerhouse, Kinetica Sports, Coillte, F4 Energy , Rowfit, Swift Racing, Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland and the Federation of Irish Sport — whose investment plays a vital role in the growth and success of Irish rowing.
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