Offaly Rowing Club travelled to the National Rowing Centre in Farran Wood , Co. Cork to compete in the Skibbereen Head of the River timetrial at the weekend. In the first of the season’s Head of the River (HOR) events the Offaly crews raced over a 3.8km course in magnificent sunshine on flat calm water. …
There was a big turnout for the Offaly Rowing Club time trial on the Grand Canal. A total of four time trial events were held with 20-30 competitors in each. A part from the odd rain shower rowing conditions on the day was perfect with flat calm water. Clubs that travelled for the event included …
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The annual Tullamore Time Trial hosted by Offaly Rowing Club on the Grand Canal will take place this Saturday 1st October 2011 with a record entry of 115 official entries in 12 categories and a further 10 scullers who are generally young beginners. The time trial signals a return to the Head of the River …
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The National Championship regatta was held at the National Rowing Centre at Farran Wood, Cork. The regatta was held over three days from Thursday to Saturday. Nine Offaly crews raced in various junior categories. Offaly Rowing Club brought home one gold, one silver and one bronze medal. On Thursday, in good racing conditions, Alison Mooney …
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In preparation for the National Championships in mid July, Offaly Rowing Club competed in Athlone Regatta at Coosan last weekend. There was a win for the club in the junior 16 single sculls. This weekend saw the Offaly Rowing Club girls compete over 500m at Castleconnell Sprints, Limerick Offaly Rowing Club competed in Athlone …
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On Sunday a smaller than usual group of rowers from Offaly Rowing Club travelled to Carlow Rowing Club to compete in the two lane regatta course on the River Barrow. Offaly Rowing Club took first place in the mens junior 16 single sculls and mens junior 16 double sculls. The club was also represented in …
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