Ireland’s West Cork through Rowing – memories of June 2023 coastal adventure

It has been a few years since we rowed in Ireland, and we were so thrilled to be back. Better still – going coastal! Our guests were kind to share their favourite moments and a load of photos (support crew and tour leader helped with this one) capturing the essence of our early June Ireland: West Cork coastal rowing trip! In this blogpost, join us as we dive into the shared experiences, delicious meals, breathtaking landscapes, and the incredible sense of camaraderie that made this trip an absolute delight.

Let’s embark on this visual journey together and get ready to be inspired by the wonders of coastal rowing in Ireland!

The flexible nature of the organization and structure suited the variable nature of the circumstances. To me it felt like coastal rowing – just relax and go with it.

Anne Jane G.

Meeting and rowing with a lovely group of people down historic rivers through beautiful countryside.

Margery W.

I was very pleasantly surprised that the meals were so good. I also appreciated the attention to menu preferences.

Megan G.

All those who were guiding were knowledgeable and provided helpful information about the areas in which we were rowing and touring. All were approachable and no question was considered too small or too silly.

Anne Jane G.

I loved the journey via bus and rowing from Cork to Baltimore. Hotels were easily accessed, and meals were on time and delicious. Partnering with the rowing clubs made this a very enjoyable experience. The engagement with the local rowing communities was wonderful.

Margery W.

What a trip this was! The beauty of Ireland’s West Cork coast will forever hold a special place in our hearts, reminding us of the remarkable adventures we embarked upon and the remarkable people we shared them with.

Photos by Anne Jane Gray, Ruth Marr, Magnus Burbanks and Luke Nunan

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Ruth Marr

Ruth Marr is the founder and President of Rowing The World™ and The Rowing Concierge™. Ruth started rowing as a graduate student in Saskatoon and has been a long time member of Prairie Fire Rowing Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She has enjoyed rowing in dozens of beautiful destinations around the world, both on the trips that she operates and on other rowing travel experiences such as FISA World Rowing Tours and private tours organized by friends.

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