Rowing Ireland is proud to announce the team that will represent Ireland at the 2025 World Rowing Under 23 Championships, taking place in Poznań, Poland from 23–27 July.

This year’s U23 squad features a strong group of athletes drawn from clubs and universities across Ireland and internationally, competing in six boat classes. The selection reflects the dedication and development work happening across the pathway programme.

Team Ireland – U23 World Rowing Championships 2025

U23 Women’s Single Scull
• Holly Davis (Lee Valley Rowing Club/Texas)

U23 Women’s Lightweight Single Scull
• Sophia Monahan (Shandon Boat Club)

U23 Women’s Double Scull
• Izzy Clements (Tara Rowing Club/Edinburgh)
• Anna Keating (Shannon Rowing Club/Yale)

U23 Men’s Double Scull
• Donagh Claffey (University of Galway)
• Martin O’Grady (University of Galway)

U23 Men’s Four
• Sean O’Neill (University of Limerick Rowing Club)
• Jack Gorman (Shandon Boat Club/Syracuse)
• Luke Dunleavy (UCD Boat Club/Syracuse)
• Fionn McDonnell (University of Limerick Rowing Club)

U23 Men’s Quad Scull
• Donnacha Keeley (University of Galway)
• Shane McLoughlin (University of Galway)
• Ciaran O’Sullivan (University of Galway)
• Shane Rafferty (University of Galway)

Coaches
• Clara O’Brien
• John Armstrong
• Rebecca Edwards

Rowing Ireland would like to congratulate all selected athletes and coaches. We wish the team the very best of luck as they take on the world’s top U23 crews in Poznań later this month.

For full event details, schedules, athlete information, and official heat draws, visit the World Rowing event page: 2025 World Rowing Under 23 Championships