Skibbereen Rowing Club honoured for their excellence in Irish and international rowing
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Skibbereen Rowing Club were honoured recently for their excellence in Irish and international rowing.
Skibbereen Rowing Club were afforded a special civic reception by the Mayor of the County of Cork at County Hall on Monday, May 12.
Skibbereen Rowing Club which is located on the banks of the Ilen River was founded in 1970.
The rowing club which is the most successful rowing club in Ireland has produced numerous world class athletes and they were honoured for their outstanding achievements which includes ten Olympians since 2000.
A civic reception is the highest honour the Mayor of the County can give to a group or individual.
It was bestowed upon Olympic medal winners Paul O'Donovan, Gary O'Donovan, Fintan McCarthy and Emily Hegarty and their fellow Olympians Eugene Coakley, Timmy Harnedy, Richard Coakley, Aoife Casey, Lydia Heaphy, Jake McCarthy and their head coach Dominic Casey.
Mayor Carroll said Skibbereen Rowing Club is a beacon of excellence in Irish and international rowing. 'It is with immense pride and joy that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local heroes, athletes who have not only excelled on the national stage but have also brought international acclaim to Skibbereen and County Cork.
'Skibbereen Rowing Club has firmly established itself as the most successful rowing club in the country. On behalf of the people of County Cork I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the athletes and their coaches. In particular, head coach Dominic Casey, their families, and supporters who have been part of this wonderful journey,' he added.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council Moira Murrell said: 'We are proud to celebrate the success of our athletes, Skibbereen Rowing Club, and everyone in the community who supports them. These rowers inspire young people to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.'
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