Mahe Drysdale

Ireland trials gets underway at the National Rowing Centre on Monday

This is the year when Olympic qualification for boats can be nailed down by good performances at World Championships in Linz

Event one of the biggest on the Irish rowing calendar

New Ireland heavyweight coach impressed with tenacity of ‘tough’ rowers here

UCD’s Max Murphy who is competing for Waikato in New Zealand also caught the eye

23-year-old sculler finishes second in the repechage of the Premier Single Sculls

Gold medallist single sculler Monika Dukarska most likely prospect for success

Olympic medalists set guage up against the best of young Irish talent at NRC

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