Following a review of an administrative oversight and in recognising the exceptional depth of talent in Masters Women’s rowing this year the Awards Committee is delighted to expand the shortlist to include a fourth nominee. We are thrilled to welcome Lee RC’s Sally Cudmore to this outstanding group of athletes. Her achievements and impact truly embody the spirit of Masters rowing in Ireland.
Rowing Ireland is delighted to reveal the nominees’ shortlist for the 2025 Annual Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, achievements, and contributions of individuals and clubs within the rowing community. Congratulations to all the nominees for their hard work and commitment throughout the year!
Categories that will go to a Public vote from the 26th November will be..
- Masters Male
- Masters Female
- Junior male
- Junior Female
- Senior Male
- Senior Female
- Up and coming rower of the year
Categories that will be selected by an awards committee will be..
- Club of the year
- Umpire of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- WIS advocate of the year
- Rowability award
- Presidents award
- Volunteer of the Month
Nominee Shortlist by Category:
Coach of the Year
| David McNamara | St. Michaels Rowing Club |
| Myles Taylor | Methodist College Belfast Boat Club |
| Shay Dunne | Wicklow Rowing Club |
Club of the Year
| St Michaels Rowing Club | President Mike McDonagh Secretary Eleanor Frawley |
| Skibbereen Rowing Club | President Nuala Lupton Secretary T J Ryan |
| Loughros Point Rowing Club | President Shaun Molloy Secretary Teresa Keeney |
Masters Female Rower of the Year
| Sheila Clavin | St Michaels Rowing Club |
| Vanessa Lawrenson | St Michaels Rowing Club |
| Paula Moloney | Cork Boat Club / Tralee Rowing Club |
| Sally Cudmore | Lee Rowing Club |
Masters Male Rower of the Year
| Denis Crowley | Commercial Rowing Club |
| Kenny McDonald | Shannon Rowing Club |
| Gerry Murphy | Neptune Rowing Club |
Rowability Award of the Year
| Tiarnan O’Donnell | Lee Rowing Club |
| Joe Cunningham | Castleconnell Boat Club |
| Sadhbh Ni Laoghaire | Bantry Rowing Club |
Umpire of the Year
| Kayla McCann | St Michaels Rowing Club |
| Paul Donovan | Athlone Boat Club |
| Eamonn Colclough | Tribesmen Rowing Club |
Young Female Rower of the Year
| Sophia Young | Methodist College Belfast Boat Club |
| Cloda Phillips | St. Michaels Rowing Club |
| Aoife Hendy | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
Young Male Rower of the Year
| Mattias Cogan | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
| Jonah Kirby | Kenmare Rowing Club |
| Jack Rafferty | St. Michael’s Rowing Club |
Senior Female Rower of the Year
| Fiona Murtagh | University of Galway |
| Mags Cremen | Lee Rowing Club |
| Aisling Hayes | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
Senior Male Rower of the Year
| Fintan McCarthy | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
| Jake McCarthy | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
| Philip Doyle | Belfast Boat Club |
Women In Sport Advocate of the Year
| Chris Kirwan | University of Limerick |
| Barbara Johnson | Olderfleet Rowing Club |
| Nuala Lupton | Skibbereen Rowing Club |
Up & Coming Rower of the Year
| Donagh Claffey | University of Galway Boat Club |
| Martin O’Grady | University of Galway Boat Club |
| Sophia Monahan | Shandon Boat Club |
Volunteer of the Year
| Aidan Wickham | Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club |
| Branwen Kelly | Clonmel Rowing Club |
| Liam Harrison | Waterford Boat Club |
| Brendan Wall | Clonmel Rowing Club |
| Gary Neff | Cork Boat Club |
| Michael O’Callaghan | Shannon Rowing Club |
| Donal Cronin | Cork Boat Club |
| Ella Clarke | Sligo Rowing Club |
| Shaun Molloy | Loughros Point Rowing Club |
| Joe Cunningham | Castleconnell Boat Club |
| November Winner TBD | November Winner TBD |
| December Winner TBD | December Winner TBD |
