As part of its ongoing commitment to being an athlete-centred National Governing Body, Rowing Ireland recently issued a call for nominations for the role of Athlete Director on the Rowing Ireland Board.
Rowing Ireland is pleased to have received a strong level of interest in the position, and as a result, an election will now take place.
In line with the Terms of Reference for the role, this election requires the formation of an electorate comprising both current and former athletes.
Who is Eligible to Vote?
Eligible voters are those who have represented Rowing Ireland at one or more of the following:
- Olympic Games
- Paralympic Games
- World Championships
- European Championships
- Coupe de la Jeunesse
- Home International Regattas
To be eligible, voters must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the election
- Be a member of a Rowing Ireland-affiliated club
- Have represented Rowing Ireland within the last 12 years
- Register to Vote
All current 2026 High Performance athletes will be contacted directly and facilitated to vote. However, Rowing Ireland is aware that there may be a significant number of former athletes who are eligible to vote but whose contact details are not currently held.
If you are an eligible voter (and not part of the current 2026 squad), we encourage you to register your details via the link below so that we can facilitate your participation in the election:
Please ensure that you register no later than 23:59 IST Sunday, 3 May 2026.
Timeline
Rowing Ireland aims to complete the election process in advance of the upcoming AGM, where the newly elected Athlete Director will be announced on 24 May.
Rowing Ireland would like to thank all eligible athletes for their cooperation and engagement in this important process. This election represents a key step in ensuring that the athlete voice remains central to the governance, operations, and decision-making of Rowing Ireland.
If you have any questions, please contact Info@RowingIreland.ie
