Irish Coastal Rowing News. Training and Preparation for Events
![Tomek Ciezki of Heavy Man Films, director of Man Versus Ocean Tomek Ciezki of Heavy Man Films, director of Man Versus Ocean](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000cOdXDPyKfM8/s/767/I0000cOdXDPyKfM8.jpg)
Tomek Ciezki of Heavy Man Films on The Making of the Documentary - Man Versus Ocean
17th December 2023 Wavelength Podcast
When Tomek Ciezki of Heavy Man Films was asked to meet a man who wanted to make a video of his “holiday and travel photos”, he was initially doubtful. However, the footage took him aback – he was stunned by…
![Sailor Mark Bolger from Sandymount in County Dublin and Amir Anwar Hameed from Bray along with two Dutch teammates, Marko Rehbein and Paul Hejnen are setting out to row across the Atlantic Sailor Mark Bolger from Sandymount in County Dublin and Amir Anwar Hameed from Bray along with two Dutch teammates, Marko Rehbein and Paul Hejnen are setting out to row across the Atlantic](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000A3_l4pUveTM/s/767/I0000A3_l4pUveTM.jpg)
Two Irish men are undertaking the world’s toughest row across the Atlantic in a 30-day, unassisted, non-stop row, known as the Atlantic Challenge, from the Canary Islands to Antigua starting Wednesday, 13 December 2023. Sailor Mark Bolger from Sandymount in County…
![After 112 days at sea and five capsizes – the last one within Galway Bay – Transatlantic Oarsman Damian Browne arrived home to a hero's welcome in Galway After 112 days at sea and five capsizes – the last one within Galway Bay – Transatlantic Oarsman Damian Browne arrived home to a hero's welcome in Galway](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000St0ETbNnUqQ/s/767/I0000St0ETbNnUqQ.jpg)
Transatlantic Oarsman Damian Browne Embarks on Spoken Word Tour in New Year
9th December 2023 Coastal Rowing
Extreme adventurer Damian Browne is hosting a “spoken word tour” early in the new year on his solo rows across the Atlantic in both directions. Browne, the focus of the documentary Man Versus Ocean broadcast on RTE Television last week,…
![Damian Browne, Man vs Ocean will air on Wednesday, 6th December, 9.35 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player Damian Browne, Man vs Ocean will air on Wednesday, 6th December, 9.35 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000IFsITsNWmq8/s/767/I0000IFsITsNWmq8.jpg)
Crossing the Atlantic, Losing a Friendship - Man Versus Ocean Documentary on RTÉ Tonight
6th December 2023 Maritime TV
“Can you see what I see?” “ Land, land motherfxxxxxs…” “Ireland !!! I see you! Finally, the old sod is in site...” The words of transatlantic oarsman Damian Browne on day 108 of his extraordinary effort to row from New…
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A documentary on the epic transatlantic row by Galway oarsman Damian Browne and his rugby partner Fergus Farrell is due to broadcast on RTÉ next week. Man Vs Ocean, which is described as “an emotional and reflective adventure documentary”, will…
![The event will start at 8.30 am on Saturday 2nd December, and at 1 pm, all boats will gather on the Liffey at the Sean O’Casey footbridge The event will start at 8.30 am on Saturday 2nd December, and at 1 pm, all boats will gather on the Liffey at the Sean O’Casey footbridge](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000PSpm.lfqLdw/s/767/I0000PSpm.lfqLdw.jpg)
‘All in a Row’ Marathon River Liffey Charity Challenge Aims to Break 1,000km Rowing Target
24th November 2023 Coastal Rowing
‘All In A Row Charity Liffey Challenge 2023’ is coming to the capital’s River Liffey on Saturday, 2nd December, with a challenge for rowing teams to smash a 1,000km target in eight hours. 22 rowing clubs will row the challenge…
![Monika Dukarska and Ronan Byrne win mixed double gold in the World Rowing Coastal Championships in Italy Monika Dukarska and Ronan Byrne win mixed double gold in the World Rowing Coastal Championships in Italy](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I000065SCsBHDAPM/s767/I000065SCsBHDAPM.jpg)
Coastal Rowing Medal Haul for Ireland at World Championships in Italy
10th October 2023 Coastal Rowing
Sunday's World Coastal Rowing Championships in Italy saw Ireland bagging a commendable medal haul. In a standout weekend, Ireland is coming home with four medals and three World Coastal Rowing Champions. Monika Dukarska who rows for Killorlin Rowing Club, won the…
![On the 7th of September, the O’Connell Centenary Cup was presented by the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown, Denis O’Callaghan, to the winning crew from St. Michael’s Rowing Club. The race was held for the first time in 1875, when a trophy was presented to the people of Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) and Dalkey, to commemorate the centenary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth. The race will be held every year, with more crews joining next year. The cup has now gone on public display in the entrance area in County Hall in Dun Laoghaire. On the 7th of September, the O’Connell Centenary Cup was presented by the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown, Denis O’Callaghan, to the winning crew from St. Michael’s Rowing Club. The race was held for the first time in 1875, when a trophy was presented to the people of Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) and Dalkey, to commemorate the centenary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth. The race will be held every year, with more crews joining next year. The cup has now gone on public display in the entrance area in County Hall in Dun Laoghaire.](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000sdgXPVlDXes/s/767/I0000sdgXPVlDXes.jpg)
O’Connell Centenary Cup Presented to St. Michael’s Rowing Club by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Cathaoirleach
8th September 2023 Coastal Rowing
On September 7th, the O’Connell Centenary Cup was presented to the winning crew from St. Michael’s Rowing Club by Denis O’Callaghan, the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The presentation ceremony was held at the County Hall and attended by councillors, members…
![Father Ivan Tonge blessing the St Laurence II, the Stella Maris Rowing Club’s new coastal rowing boat, sponsored by Dublin Port Company. The boat is named after the original St Laurence, which was built, owned and competed in by Dublin Port workers in the 1950s Father Ivan Tonge blessing the St Laurence II, the Stella Maris Rowing Club’s new coastal rowing boat, sponsored by Dublin Port Company. The boat is named after the original St Laurence, which was built, owned and competed in by Dublin Port workers in the 1950s](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000xzXj6MryAIg/s/767/I0000xzXj6MryAIg.jpg)
A new coastal rowing boat named after St Laurence was blessed in Ringsend, Dublin, today for the Stella Maris Rowing Club. The St Laurence II has been sponsored by Dublin Port Company, and is named after the original St Laurence,…
![The Row4Gaz coastal rowing crew at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire at the halfway point of their 30-hour Irish Sea row between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire The Row4Gaz coastal rowing crew at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire at the halfway point of their 30-hour Irish Sea row between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000LDchWkoF8vc/s/767/I0000LDchWkoF8vc.jpg)
Royal St. George Yacht Club Supports Rowers Mission to Complete 30-Hour Irish Sea Voyage for Mental Health Awareness
17th August 2023 Coastal Rowing
A team of novice rowers from Holyhead Sailing Club recently undertook an incredible feat to raise awareness for mental health. On Tuesday, August 15th, the team set off from Holyhead at 7 am, rowing to the Royal St George YC…
![Dalkey Rowing Club is hosting an evening of stories and photos Dalkey Rowing Club is hosting an evening of stories and photos](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000cudcjGJAaZw/s/500/I0000cudcjGJAaZw.jpg)
Dalkey Rowing Club is ‘Rowing in the Years’ Next Thursday In Special Evening for Its 90th Anniversary
17th August 2023 Coastal Rowing
Dalkey Rowing Club is hosting an evening of stories and photos in celebration of its 90th anniversary next Thursday 24 August at The Tramyard in Dalkey. The evening promises to be an enjoyable, fun and insightful gathering of coastal rowing…
![Currach crews from all over Ireland competed for the 2023 Three Island Challenge off Skerries , Dublin . The race for Irish traditional boats saw teams rowing their currachaí a 7 km kilometer circuit around the three islands off the coast of the North Co. Dublin town (Colt Island, St. Patrick's Island and Shenick Island), before returning to shore to claim the 'East Coast Currach Rowing Championship Perpetual Cup'. Photo shows Brothers Ronan, Simon and Michael O’ Domhnaill from Gweedore Co Donegal who won the Three Island challenge in Skerries celebrate after landing with their Trophy Currach crews from all over Ireland competed for the 2023 Three Island Challenge off Skerries , Dublin . The race for Irish traditional boats saw teams rowing their currachaí a 7 km kilometer circuit around the three islands off the coast of the North Co. Dublin town (Colt Island, St. Patrick's Island and Shenick Island), before returning to shore to claim the 'East Coast Currach Rowing Championship Perpetual Cup'. Photo shows Brothers Ronan, Simon and Michael O’ Domhnaill from Gweedore Co Donegal who won the Three Island challenge in Skerries celebrate after landing with their Trophy](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000t05zzsYDijQ/s/767/I0000t05zzsYDijQ.jpg)
A team of three Donegal brothers have won the Three Island currach rowing challenge in Skerries, Co Dublin, this weekend. Simon, Ronan and Michael O Dómhnaill from Gaoth Dobhair had won the race for traditional currachs in 2021, and were…
![Dalkey Rowing Club celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2023 Dalkey Rowing Club celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2023](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Co267DpyuzM/s/767/I0000Co267DpyuzM.jpg)
Dalkey Rowing Club (DRC) hosts its first regatta on Saturday (June 17th) since 2019 due to the pandemic and bad weather last year. The coastal rowers are marking their 90th year, so there's an added buzz and excitement in the air…
![Coastal Rowing competitors get ready to start a race at the Stella Maris Regatta on the River Liffey Coastal Rowing competitors get ready to start a race at the Stella Maris Regatta on the River Liffey](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000k2ALSRZ7OAE/s/767/I0000k2ALSRZ7OAE.jpg)
Stella Maris Rowing Club succeeded at its 2023 regatta, winning eight out of 16 races. Fair rowing weather, good spirits, healthy rivalries, and races running efficiently and on time all made for a wonderful East Coast Regatta enjoyed by a wide…
![Royal Cork Yacht Club marina is the launch site for the Ocean to City craft, billed as Ireland's largest long-distance rowing and paddling race Royal Cork Yacht Club marina is the launch site for the Ocean to City craft, billed as Ireland's largest long-distance rowing and paddling race](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000u2Li1w8Y1hE/s/767/I0000u2Li1w8Y1hE.jpg)
From Gigs to Skiffs to Canoes - Ocean to City Boats Compete in Cork Harbour Long Distance Rowing Race (Photo Gallery)
4th June 2023 Cork Harbour
Royal Cork Yacht Club was the centre of attention on Saturday as rowing craft of all kinds were launched in glorious sunshine in anticipation of the weekend's centrepiece event, An Rás Mór, Cork harbour’s Ocean to City race. The coastal rowing…
![A Galway hooker sails by during An Tóstal Currach Racing Festival in Salthill, Galway A Galway hooker sails by during An Tóstal Currach Racing Festival in Salthill, Galway](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000yinOtxNnuDo/s/767/I0000yinOtxNnuDo.jpg)
The organisers of Tóstal na Gaillimhe in Galway’s Salthill say the revived event earlier this month was so successful that they intend to invite more traditional Irish rowing clubs and teams from home and abroad next year. A “tight” senior…