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Rowing Ireland’s River Bann

Fifty blades, Jamie Dornan, a volley of gunshots, a wad of cash in an old sock. Gillian Carolan takes us on a 2-day rowing tour up Ireland’s River Bann, “an undiscovered gem”. … Read More Rowing Ireland’s River Bann

17 August 2018 MaryLeave a comment

Cork Head of the River 2017

Photos of Cork Head. Because how else do you amuse yourself when you’re not racing?… Read More Cork Head of the River 2017

1 March 2017 Mary1 Comment

Gillian Carolan, Galway, Ireland

“In 1975 I asked the headmistress if we could start a rowing club in the school and she said no, absolutely not—it wasn’t ladylike.”… Read More Gillian Carolan, Galway, Ireland

16 January 201617 August 2018 Mary11 Comments

The accidental race

Back in my home town for a holiday, I thought I’d borrow a boat and go for a paddle. They handed me a bow number and pushed me off saying, “You’ll be grand”. … Read More The accidental race

3 December 20156 December 2015 Mary3 Comments

A friendly tribe in Ireland’s wild west

Launching boats at Tribesmen Rowing Club, Galway

‘Row up to the castle’ is not in any Aussie coach’s program! On Ireland’s Lough Corrib, there really is a castle – a proper castle.… Read More A friendly tribe in Ireland’s wild west

29 October 201529 October 2015 MaryLeave a comment

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