Galway Rowing Club

09/06/2026

Some great news came from Rowing HQ over the weekend where 4 of our Junior Womens squad were selected to represent their Country and Club at the Home International regatta, this year in the London Docklands in July.

This is a great honor for the club, the rowers and their families. An Irish jersey is always something to celebrate. We're soo proud of Laura Carolan, Carragh Coffey, Beatrice Kelly and Lilly Couturier, and of course their coaches Tom Elwood and Noel Stapleton. Also, thanks to Club captain Mike Gaffney for guiding the club to this great honor.

We'll keep ye updated on further updates over coming weeks

05/06/2026

We're super excited to announce another collaboration with Get Going Get Rowing this year and share our dates for our 4 Summer Camps for 2026.

They are quickly filling up, and when they're gone, they're gone..

See below for Galway camp info

https://www.getgoinggetrowing.com/galway-summer-rowing-camps-2026/?fbclid=IwVERDUASPg11leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5UKS87nGqSm3RYXNe7MB0XJZ7uzoQMyiT1EV9sdV7AGisdxYJN5MD8vSFeqg_aem_VWmuZ4vbyGZV8HgegaYJIQ

20 weeks of SUMMER ROWING CAMPS in six cities all over Ireland are available for registration NOW! Head to https://www.getgoinggetrowing.com/camps/ to learn more and book your place. See you on the water this summer!

24/05/2026

What a great weekends rowing at Metro and Castleconnell regattas, and Master Regatta.
The weather God's behaved and races happened thick and fast in both locations.
Our J18 girls crews rowed very well in Blessington, with our J16 4+, racing in Div2 4s, were only beaten by the Queens Uni Club2 4, this winning the J16 event, and leaving other Club 4s behind them in a great row..their 2- went on to come 3rd place in Div1 2s race, beaten only by two senior crews, in another great performance. Well done crews and coaches.
In Limerick, the club recorded four great wins, in the MJ152X, MJ142X, MJ154X+ and WJ152X. And close 2nds in many in a great days racing by the purple and Amber crews. Again, well done coaches and crews.
Finally, Sunday saw the Masters take to the water, and more success for the Master 4X-, in a dominant performance. Further wins were recorded in the Masters 2X, 4X+, Mixed 4X+ and Mixed 8+.
Thanks to parents and supporters who travelled to both events, to drivers and coaches, in a tricky logistical nightmare going either side of the country. Well done all in a fantastic CLUB effort. 👏

22/05/2026

A big weekend ahead for us...heading south and east..
Our J15/14 boys and girls athletes are heading to Castleconnell regatta tomorrow for a JAM packed day of racing, many for their first event.

Our J18/16 girls are heading east to Blessington for Metro regatta, for the first Grand League regatta, due to cancellations and bad weather. Also racing is Owen Diviney in Masters 1X.

Sunday then sees our Masters group compete at Castleconell Masters Regatta.
Many thanks to our drivers Noel, Fergus and Rory and Tribesmen for helping with 2nd trailer.
Good luck to all our super athletes who've worked hard all year for GRC...safe travelling to all...

09/05/2026

This morning, bright n early, some of club our Masters Rowers and friends from Row To Recovery Galway ,ably assisted by brave Junior coxes, hit the waters of the Corrib in support of .. we had a great group paddling in support of this worthy cause.

A after the paddle, the team on the generously sponsored teas, coffees and treats

Thanks to all who came in and helped. Also great to see our neighbours from Tribesmen Rowing Club and Gráinne Mhaol Rowing Club on the river.

See comments for some video footage

08/05/2026

We learned last evening of the passing of what can only be described as a Club Stalwart, Mr John Coen.

John, and his late wife Penny, were great supporters of the club, and the Galway Regatta.
You never had to ask John twice to give a hand, and was always there to muck in whenever and where ever it was required. Nothing was too big or too small for John.
An absolute gentleman to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
His beloved Conemara ponies will miss him terribly.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Our condolences to all John's family, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-coen-galway-newcastle-630046

02/05/2026

Reminder May Bank Holiday Trad tomorrow 3-5pm

Reminder to all our friends and members that our Easter Sunday Trad session is on tomorrow 3-5pm...come enjoy the long weekend and relax for a few hours.

24/04/2026

The sun is out, wind is gone, weather is good....GRC trailer is fully loaded and ready for road. After two disappointing cancellations this regatta season, its great relief that all systems are GO for Limerick Regatta tomorrow in O'Briensbridge.

All Juniors in the club are travelling and competing for what promises to be a JAM packed day of racing.

Best of luck to everyone tomorrow...rowers, coaches, parents, supporters ... have a super days racing and do your club proud.

Sunday, then sees some of our Junior women stay on and compete in the Schools Regatta, racing for their school, Salerno.

Safe travelling everyone. Thanks to Noel for driving.

Results for both events here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zj1XR59KzAaui_wbefpFR0IhDhA6aDjEpXDTTd7a4zk/edit?usp=drivesdk

04/04/2026

Reminder to all our friends and members that our Easter Sunday Trad session is on tomorrow 3-5pm...come enjoy the long weekend and relax for a few hours.

28/03/2026

Our neighbours & friends, and club honorary members The Franciscan Abbey, Galway on Francis St have launched a new logo for the parish for the Woodquay Galway area.

Many members have celebrated family occasions in the Abbey over the years and for many years they blessed all our rowers at the start of each season. Check out their page for explanation on their new logo for the parish.

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