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The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Silver medal for Murtagh while McCarthy and Pazzaia earn bronze at World Rowing Cup
IRELAND HAVE WON a silver and two bronze medals at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. The final day of racing saw strong performances from Irish crews across both A and B Finals. Highlights included Fiona Murtagh's silver in the Women's Single Sculls and a bronze for Fintan McCarthy and Konan Pazzaia in the Men's Double Sculls, adding to the bronze medal won by Sadhbh Ní Laoighre and Tiarnán O'Donnell in Saturday's PR3 Mixed Double Sculls. Advertisement Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway Boat Club) claimed the silver medal in the Women's Single Sculls with a time of 07:18.63. Murtagh held second place throughout the race, consistently pushing the pace. At the 1000 metre mark, she trailed race favourite Lauren Henry of Great Britain by just 0.3 seconds and kept the pressure on to the finish. Olympic gold medallist Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) and Konan Pazzaia (Queen's University Belfast Boat Club) secured a bronze medal in the Men's Double Sculls, finishing third with a time of 06:11.65. Just one second separated the top three crews in a thrilling A Final. The Irish double set a strong pace from the start and led the race up until the final 250 metres. Powerful sprint finishes from New Zealand and Serbia saw them take first and second place. Paul O'Donovan (Skibbereen Rowing Club) and Daire Lynch (UCD Boat Club) finished fifth in the Men's Double Sculls with a time of 06:16.18. The crew were in sixth place with 500 metres to go in a very tight race. A strong sprint finish in the final stretch saw them overtake the Individual Neutral Athletes crew to claim fifth overall. Mags Cremen (UCC Boat Club) and Zoe Hyde (Tralee RC) finished sixth in the B Final of the Women's Double Sculls with a time of 07:01.76. It was a closely contested race from the start, with less than two seconds separating Ireland from the leading crew at the 1500-metre mark. Switzerland, the home favourites, went on to take the win in the B Final. The Women's Four of Claire Feerick (Neptune Rowing Club / Oxford Brookes), Natalie Long (Lee Valley Rowing Club), Aisling Hayes (Skibbereen Rowing Club), and Imogen Magner (Lee Valley Rowing Club) finished third in the B Final with a time of 06:41.23. In the final 200 metres, the crew made a strong push, closing the gap on Canada to less than a second at the line. The Men's Quadruple Sculls crew of Andrew Sheehan (UCC Rowing Club), Adam Murphy (UCC Rowing Club), Ronan Byrne (Shandon Boat Club), and Brian Colsh (University of Galway Boat Club) finished second in the B Final with a time of 05:50.78. Ireland sat in third at the 1000-metre mark but moved past home favourites Switzerland by 1500 metres to take second place. A sprint finish brought them within just 0.3 seconds of the winning crew from Czechia.
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Skibbereen Rowing Club honoured for their excellence in Irish and international rowing
Corkman Today at 10:48 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.'
The 42
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Paul O'Donovan absent as Rowing Ireland announces team for European Championships
PAUL O'DONOVAN is a notable absentee as Rowing Ireland announced their senior crews for the 2025 European Rowing Championships today. On the reason for Ireland's most successful ever Olympian not being included, CEO Michelle Carpenter said: 'Paul is currently balancing a number of significant commitments as he pursues his medical career progression. His participation depends on his availability, and we will continue to support him as he manages both his professional and sporting endeavours, as we do with all athletes.' The 31-year-old's unavailability means Fintan McCarthy — with whom O'Donovan won gold medals in the men's lightweight double sculls at the last two Olympic Games — teams up with Konan Pazzaia of Queen's University Belfast Boat Club in the men's double sculls. Meanwhile, Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle, who won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the men's double sculls, have been included but will compete in separate events. Lynch links up with Ross Corrigan in the men's pair, while Doyle will compete alongside Ronan Byrne, Adam Murphy and Andrew Sheehan in the men's quadruple sculls. The event, which takes place from 29 May to 1 June in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, marks the beginning of the new Olympic cycle. A full list of the selected crews can be seen below… M2- • Daire Lynch – UCD Boat Club • Ross Corrigan – Portora Boat Club M2x • Konan Pazzaia – Queen's University Belfast Boat Club • Fintan McCarthy – Skibbereen Rowing Club M4x • Philip Doyle – Belfast Boat Club • Ronan Byrne – Shandon Boat Club • Adam Murphy – UCC Rowing Club • Andrew Sheehan – UCC Rowing Club Advertisement LM1x • Jake McCarthy – Skibbereen Rowing Club W2x • Mags Cremen – UCC Rowing Club • Zoe Hyde – Tralee Rowing Club W4x • Alison Bergin – Fermoy Rowing Club • Aisling Hayes – Skibbereen Rowing Club • Natalie Long – Lee Valley Rowing Club • Claire Feerick – Neptune Rowing Club W1x • Fiona Murtagh – University of Galway Boat Club LW1x • Izzy Clements – Tara Rowing Club Support Staff Coaches: Dominic Casey, Clara O'Brien and Denise Walsh Physiotherapist: Heather O'Brien Team Doctor: Dr. George Fuller Logistics: Pat Feerick, John McCarthy Operations Manager: Ciara Harte
Irish Examiner
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Paul O'Donovan misses out as Ireland name squad for European Rowing Championship
Paul O'Donovan will miss the upcoming 2025 European Rowing Championships in order to concentrate on his medical studies. Ireland's journey to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles begins from May 29 to June 1 when their Senior Crews head to Plovdiv, Bulgaria for the Euro Championship. Included in the squad named on Tuesday afternoon are Paris Olympic medallists Daire Lynch, Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy. Lynch and Doyle won bronze in the men's double sculls at the 2024 Games but this time around Lynch will pair up with Ross Corrigan, while Doyle will be going into the men's quadruple sculls alongside Ronan Byrne, Adam Murphy, and Andrew Sheehan. McCarthy won the lightweight double sculls gold alongside O'Donovan last summer but on this occassion he will be joined in the boat by Konan Pazzaia, as his fellow Skibbereen Rowing Clubman focusses on exams. 'This marks the beginning of an exciting new cycle as we build towards Los Angeles 2028," said Dominic Casey, High Performance Lead Coach. "Our athletes returned refreshed and re-energised after a well-deserved break following the Paris campaign. Many are now balancing elite training with academic and professional commitments, which speaks to their dedication both on and off the water. "We're focused on laying strong foundations for the years ahead and supporting this group as they continue to grow, develop, and thrive in high performance rowing.' Rowing Ireland added: "We wish all our athletes and support staff the very best as they gear up for an exciting weekend of racing in Plovdiv." Rowing Ireland's Senior Crews for 2025 European Rowing Championships Men's pair: Daire Lynch (UCD Boat Club), Ross Corrigan (Portora Boat Club) Men's double sculls: Konan Pazzaia (Queen's University Belfast Boat Club), Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) Men's quadruple sculls: Philip Doyle (Belfast Boat Club), Ronan Byrne (Shandon Boat Club), Adam Murphy (UCC Rowing Club), Andrew Sheehan (UCC Rowing Club) Lightweight men's single sculls: Jake McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) Women's double sculls: Mags Cremen (UCC Rowing Club), Zoe Hyde (Tralee Rowing Club) Women's quadruple sculls: Alison Bergin (Fermoy Rowing Club), Aisling Hayes (Skibbereen Rowing Club), Natalie Long (Lee Valley Rowing Club), Claire Feerick (Neptune Rowing Club) Women's single sculls: Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway Boat Club) Lightweight Women's Single Sculls: Izzy Clements (Tara Rowing Club).
RTÉ News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Paris heroes head for European Championships as journey to LA 2028 begins
Paris Games medallists Daire Lynch, Philip Doyle and Fintan McCarthy will all compete at the upcoming European Rowing Championships in Bulgaria as Ireland's journey towards the 2028 LA Olympics begins in earnest. Lynch and Doyle won Olympic bronze in the men's double sculls last summer. They won't compete together in Plovdiv however; Lynch pairs up with Ross Corrigan, with Doyle instead going in the men's quadruple sculls alongside Ronan Byrne, Adam Murphy, and Andrew Sheehan. McCarthy claimed a memorable lightweight double sculls gold in Paris alongside Paul O'Donovan. This time he'll team up with Swiss-born Konan Pazzaia who joined Rowing Ireland's high-performance pathway in 2020 after moving to Queen's University Belfast to study biological sciences. The European Championships take place from 29 May to 1 June. "This marks the beginning of an exciting new cycle as we build towards Los Angeles 2028," said high performance lead coach Dominic Casey. "Our athletes returned refreshed and re-energised after a well-deserved break following the Paris campaign. Many are now balancing elite training with academic and professional commitments, which speaks to their dedication both on and off the water. "We're focused on laying strong foundations for the years ahead and supporting this group as they continue to grow, develop, and thrive in high performance rowing." Men's pair: Daire Lynch (UCD Boat Club), Ross Corrigan (Portora Boat Club) Men's double sculls: Konan Pazzaia (Queen's University Belfast Boat Club), Fintan McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club) Men's quadruple sculls: Philip Doyle (Belfast Boat Club), Ronan Byrne (Shandon Boat Club), Adam Murphy (UCC Rowing Club), Andrew Sheehan (UCC Rowing Club) Lightweight men's single sculls: Jake McCarthy (Skibbereen Rowing Club)
