Rowing Ireland’s high-performance programme was ‘like a cult’, with ‘catastrophic’ effects, Oireachtas Sports Committee is toldClinical psychologist highlights ‘sense of fear’ – and consequences for athletes’ physical and mental health'It's good to see that some steps will be taken, and that the matter is taken as seriously as it should be', says Rowing champion Monika DukarskaJohn Greene Today at 06:30Rowing Ireland’s high-performance programme operated as a “cult”, which inflicted “catastrophic physical and mental health” damage on several athletes, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

Source: Irish Independent January 25, 2026 10:03 UTC