Paul Donovan (right) of Athlone Boat Club receives his Umpire of the Year award from Barry McWilliams at the Rowing Ireland awards night. Athlone Boat Club members honoured at Rowing Ireland AwardsAthlone Boat Club had plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Rowing Ireland Awards on Saturday last, January 31. Rowing Ireland was delighted to be joined on the night by Anna Marie Phelps, Vice President of World Rowing. Club of the Year: St Michael’s Rowing Club. Umpire of the Year: Paul Donovan, Athlone Boat Club.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 16:44 UTC