Rowing Ireland is looking ahead to the start of the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, which begin tomorrow, 6 November, in Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey. The event will bring together the world’s top coastal rowers for four days of fast-paced, head-to-head racing in dynamic coastal conditions.
Team Ireland Crews
Junior Men’s Single (CJMX1) – Sean Harte, Waterford Boat Club
Junior Women’s Single (CJWX1) – Isabella Monahan, Shandon Boat Club
Junior Mixed Double (CJMiX2) – Sean Harte, Waterford Boat Club | Isabella Monahan, Shandon Boat Club
Junior Men’s Double (CJMX2) – Luke Nixon, Kilmacsimon Rowing Club | Thomas Sheridan, Sligo Rowing Club
Junior Women’s Double (CJWX2) – Kate Dunne, Wicklow Rowing Club | Gabrielle O’Donoghue, Rosscarbery Rowing Club
Women’s Single (CWX1) – Sophia Monahan, Shandon Boat Club
Mixed Double (CMiX2) – Donagh Claffey, University of Galway Boat Club | Miriam Sheehan, Castletownbere Rowing Club
Mixed Quad (CMiX4+) – Rian Claffey, University of Galway Boat Club | Emma Fagan, University of Galway Boat Club | Isabel O’Byrne, University of Galway Boat Club | David Hussey, Portmagee Rowing Club | Donagh Claffey, University of Galway Boat Club.
Team Manager: Derek Bowen (Castleconnell Boat Club)
Team Coach: Luke Smyth (Tribesmen Rowing Club)
Support Staff:
Jeff O’Donoghue (Rosscarbery RC)
Samantha Dunne (Wicklow RC)
Noel Monahan (Shandon BC)
Orlaith Martin (Sligo RC)
Stephen Harte (Waterford BC)
Shay Dunne (Wicklow RC)
This year’s team features a blend of experienced coastal rowers and emerging talent from across clubs nationwide. Their selection follows a series of competitive trials and strong performances at national and international coastal events.
Speaking ahead of the Championships, Rowing Ireland Head of High Performance Niall O’Carroll said:
“Beach Sprints is an exciting and rapidly developing format within rowing, and it’s fantastic to see such depth and commitment across our coastal athletes. The team selected showcases the best of our determination, teamwork, and adaptability. We’re proud to support them as they take on the world’s best and continue to build momentum for the future of coastal rowing in Ireland.”
Rowing Ireland extends its best wishes to all athletes, coaches, and support staff competing at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Manavgat.
Event Programme
Live Audio Streaming: Thursday, 6 November and Friday, 7 November.
Live Video Streaming: Saturday, 8 November and Sunday, 9 November from 9:00 a.m. local time (UTC+3).
