Ireland was represented by four crews at the 2026 European Rowing Under 23 Championships in Kruszwica, Poland, on 5 and 6 September.
Athletes from clubs and universities across Ireland competed across the Men’s and Women’s Eight and Quadruple Sculls events, taking on strong international fields over two days of racing.
The Women’s Eight finished sixth in their A Final, while the Women’s Quadruple Sculls and Men’s Eight both finished fifth in their respective A Finals.
The Men’s Quadruple Sculls also competed through to the finals, finishing fourth in the B Final.
The championships provided valuable international racing experience for Ireland’s U23 athletes, as they continue their development on the pathway towards senior international competition.
Irish Team
Women’s Eight: Anne Sheehan, Meabh O’Connell, Laoise Molumby, Grace Faherty, Sibeal Ní Fhlaithbheartaigh, Isabella Devitt, Isabella Wright, Isabel O’Byrne, Rose Callaghan (cox).
Men’s Eight: Dominic Casey, Cathal Monaghan, Henri Janisionis, Richard Heaslip, Mattias Cogan, Sean O’Neill, Shane McLoughlin, James Murphy, Mollyann Flynn (cox).
Women’s Quadruple Sculls: Sophia Monahan, Anna Brennan, Grace O’Sullivan, Aoife Hendy.
Men’s Quadruple Sculls: Zach Meegan, Ciaran O’Sullivan, Rian Claffey, Michael McGrath.
The championships provided an opportunity for Ireland’s U23 athletes to compete against some of Europe’s leading young rowers and gain further experience at international level.
The event forms an important part of the development pathway for athletes progressing towards senior international competition.
Well done to all of the athletes who represented Ireland in Poland, and to the coaches, clubs, families and supporters who played a part in their journey to the European Championships.
