As the Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprint kicks off its second edition, the coastal town of Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain, will play host to 11 competing nations. The event is organised by the Spanish Rowing Federation and will span three action-packed days, from November 1 to 3, 2024, at the CAR Región de Murcia. The crews representing Ireland at the 2024 Coupe de la Jeunesse Beach Sprints are as follows:
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Seleena Connolly (Ring Rowing Club):

Eva Shovlin (Loughros Point Rowing Club):

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Tadhg O’Conchúir (Courtmacsherry Rowing Club):

Luke Nixon (Kilmacsimon Rowing Club):

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Anna Verling / Gabrielle O’Donoghue (Ring Rowing Club):

Hannah Balfe / Isabella Collins (Shannon Rowing Club):

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Jack Rafferty / Eoin Balfe (St Michael’s Rowing Club):

Aidan Barry / Oran O’Donovan (Ring Rowing Club):

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Hannah Balfe / Eoin Balfe (Shannon Rowing Club / St. Michael’s Rowing Club):

Jack Hehir / Grace Masterson (Rosscarbery Rowing Club / Donegal Bay Rowing Club):

The team is supported by Manager Tony Mannix and a robust support staff, including skilled boat handlers, all working to ensure a seamless experience for the athletes.
Event Schedule:
The competition commences on November 1 with time trials in the morning (9:00-11:00 am) and afternoon (2:30-3:28 pm). The first knockouts, featuring the men’s singles and mixed doubles, will take place later in the afternoon (4:00-5:35 pm). The knockouts continue on November 2, covering the women’s singles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles events (8:30-10:45 am), with medal races following soon after. Medal events are scheduled as follows:
Men’s Singles: 11:00-11:48 am
Mixed Doubles: 12:00-12:48 pm
Women’s Singles: 2:30-3:18 pm
Men’s Doubles: 3:30-4:18 pm
Women’s Doubles: 4:30-5:18 pm
Rowing Ireland would like to wish the very best of luck to all competitors!
Race Schedule
Results link to follow