Rowing Ireland is delighted to reveal the nominees for the 2024 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!

Nominee Shortlist by Category:

Coach of the Year
Janet Walsh
Pat McInerney
Dominic Casey

Up and Coming Rower of the Year
Grace Healy
Ciaran Purdy
Brian Colsh

Senior Female Rower of the Year
Natalie Long
Margaret Cremen
Fiona Murtagh

Senior Male Rower of the Year
Fintan McCarthy
Konan Pazzaia
Paul O’Donovan

Junior Female Rower of the Year
Moya Knowles
Anna Brennan
Sibéal Ní Fhlaithbheartaigh

Junior Male Rower of the Year
Jack Rafferty
Rian Claffey
Sean Morris

Masters Female Rower of the Year
Barbara Nugent
Carol Garvey

Masters Male Rower of the Year
Pat Boyle
Gerry Murphy
Paul Gallen

Club of the Year
Skibbereen
St Michaels RC
Kilmacsimon

Umpire of the Year
TJ Ryan
Kayla McCann
Francis Maloney

Women in Sport Advocate
Catherine Callan
Sandra Cunningham
Melanie Kelly

Rowability Award
Katie O’Brien
Peter Cassidy
Sadhbh Ní Laoighre Sutker

Volunteer of the Year
Mark Butler – Carrick Rowing Club (VOTM November 2023)
Cathal Lawlor – Cumann Rámhaíocht Coláiste na Coiribe (VOTM December 2023)
Laura O’Mahony – Passage West Rowing Club (VOTM January 2024)
Margaret Hennessey – Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club (VOTM February 2024)
Gemma Rocket – Athlone BC (VOTM March 2024)
Stephen Shaw – Bann Rowing Club (VOTM April 2024)
Janet Walsh – New Ross BC (VOTM May 2024)
Lochlan Crookes – University of Galway Boat Club (VOTM June 2024)
Niall Aherne – St. Michaels (VOTM July 2024)
Majella Hehir – Rosscarberry (VOTM August 2024)
Gaye Conway – Enniskillen Boat Club (VOTM September 2024)
Brendan Smyth – Commercial Rowing Club (VOTM October 2024)
James Moroney – Lee Rowing Club (VOTM November 2024)
TBC – (VOTM December 2024)

Join us in celebrating the achievements of these incredible individuals and clubs at the 2024 Rowing Ireland Annual Awards on the 25th January 2025 at Fota Island Resort, additional tickets available to purchase by completing this form:

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