Rowing

There has been increased interest in coastal rowing off the back of the 2016 success of local sporting superstars, the O’Donovan brothers, Gary and Paul, according to South West Coast Yawl Rowing Association chairman, Danny Hayes.

SIR – Honesty, straight talking and a reluctance to toe the line sometimes can hamper you when you see an injustice, but never give up when you think your point is valid.

Skibbereen's reputation as a nursery ground for producing world-class rowers has received another big boost.

Former Skibb Olympian saddened by loss of men’s lightweight four

Dominic Casey’s contribution to the local rowing scene was recognised at the West Cork Sports Star Awards when he was presented with the Hall of Fame award.

The man behind the continued success of Skibbereen Rowing Club will share his unparalleled knowledge of the sport after being appointed as a full-time High Performance Coach with Rowing Ireland.

Cork County Council is to approve 32 applications under the Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme.

KIERAN McCARTHY had one condition when he sat down to chat to the O’Donovan brothers at the Celtic Ross Hotel last week: he was only prepared to ask rowing questions

The excitement is mounting as Skibbereen prepares to welcome home its Olympic heroes, Gary and Paul O’Donovan tonight .