Ireland
Ireland’s West Cork through Rowing – memories of June 2023 coastal adventure
Join us on a captivating coastal rowing adventure in West Cork, Ireland. Explore stunning landscapes, indulge in delicious meals, and experience the camaraderie of fellow rowing enthusiasts. Read testimonials and browse through photos from our early June expedition. Get inspired and immerse yourself in the beauty of Ireland’s West Cork coast.
Go With the Flow While Rowing in Ireland
The southeast of Ireland has a little bit of everything that Ireland is famous for, and more. If you like pastoral places, you’ll find the towns and villages here lovely and picturesque. Verdant forests and pastures flank beautiful rivers. If you like history and culture, you’ll be surprised to hear the drama of the Vikings…
The Rower and Other Important Place Names in Ireland
It’s become a ritual. The first time we drive through The Rower, everyone speculates on the origin of the name. From a nearby viewpoint you can see River Barrow where we row, but The Rower is too high on Brandon Hill for water to flow through it. A little research tells us that it is…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Blackwater
The final river as part of the the Four Rivers in Ireland tour is the River Blackwater in Co. Waterford. This river was the most obviously tidal, and we launch from a beach covered with seaweed. It is a stately river, with perhaps the most dramatic backdrop. Several castles and manor houses grace the shores. Although…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Slaney cots
In June 2014, we ran our first ever Four Rivers in Ireland trip. That year we rowed River Slaney in County Wexford. There was the wonderful scenery and fabulous wildlife (seals and hundreds of swans) but the special feature was that we rowed traditional river cots. Edermine Ferry Rowing Club was our gracious host. Cots…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Nore
The second river we row on the Four Rivers in Ireland trip is River Nore. Tides determine whether we begin or end in New Ross or Inostioge. The day requires a small section of the Barrow as well as the charming Nore. The river is the most intimate of our four, as it cuts its…
Four Rivers in Ireland – The Barrow
Note: this blog post will soon be refreshed with new photos from all our trips. Check back soon for updates! Four Rivers in Ireland is our new trip to this wonderful country. Two tours ran in June 2014, with another scheduled for late September. The name says it all – we row four fabulous rivers…
The Generosity of Irish Rowers
In June 2013, Rowing The WorldTM debuted its first official tour, Rowing River Shannon, Ireland with a small group of Swiss and Canadian rowers. There are many tales to tell from this tour, but the first story must be about the kindness of Irish rowers and all the help that we received, both planned and…
Rowing Limericks from Ireland
The 2013 FISA World Rowing Tour was held in Ireland from 15 to 23 June. Ninety rowers and 11 cyclists from 17 different countries rowed River Shannon from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick. Or almost. That is part of the story. The planned route was six days of rowing, with daily distances 25-50 km. It was a wonderful…