The 2026 Celtic Ross Hotel South West Rowing Championship burst into life in glorious sunshine in Glandore Harbour, with Rosscarbery Rowing Club hosting round one, and delivering a superbly run day of racing both on and off the water.
Rosscarbery results
- 1st: Under 16
- 2nd: Under 12 and Under 18
- 3rd: Under 12 Ladies, Under 14 Ladies, Under 16 Ladies, Under 18 Ladies, Senior Mixed and Novice Men
Nine podium finishes in all on home waters.
Kilmacabea Rowing Club took the Club of the Day trophy after a strong day for their adult crews. The day also saw the first races in the championship's newly introduced novice categories, and our novice men took third.
Round 2 followed in Union Hall on Sunday 21 June: read how we got on.
Thank you
Hosting a championship regatta takes a huge team effort. Thank you to every member, parent and volunteer who helped on the day, from setting the course and running the slipway to keeping everyone fed, and to the Celtic Ross Hotel for sponsoring the championship.
Source: The Southern Star.
