Five University of Galway rowers are with the Ireland team that compete in the European under-23 championships in Czechia this Saturday and Sunday (6th-7th September 2025).
Emma Fagan is in the Women’s Eights, while Martin O’Grady, Donagh Claffey, Shane McLoughlin and Donnacha Keeley are in the Men’s Eights.
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Rowing Ireland is proud to wish the best of luck to the athletes, coaches, and support staff representing Ireland at the 2025 European Rowing Under 23 Championships taking place this weekend in Račice, Czechia.
The Championships run from 6–7 September and will see Ireland field both a Men’s Eight and a Women’s Eight, guided by experienced coaches and supported by dedicated staff.
Women’s Eight (W8+)
- Alyssa Mannix – ULRC
- Amilia McAleer – QUBLBC
- Emma Fagan – University of Galway
- Caoimhe O’Sullivan – ULRC
- Sophia Young – Methodist College Belfast
- Sibéal Ní Fhleathbheartaigh – Castleconnell BC
- Moya Knowles – Skibbereen RC
- Danielle Winter – UCCRC
- Mollyann Flynn – Methodist College Belfast (Cox)
Men’s Eight (M8+)
- Martin O’Grady – University of Galway
- Liam Walter – ULRC
- Ross Mason – UCDBC
- Donagh Claffey – University of Galway
- Mattias Cogan – Skibbereen RC
- Andrew O’Leary – UCDBC
- Shane McLoughlin – University of Galway
- Donnacha Keeley – University of Galway
- Noah Giltinan – UCCRC (Cox)
Coaches
Clara O’Brien
Eoin Finnegan
Team Support
Kealan Mannix
