Athlone Boat Club Newsletter – Closing Out 2025 & Full Steam Ahead for 2026 🚣♂️
As we wrapped up an incredible year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members, volunteers, coaches, sponsors, parents, and supporters who have helped make 2025 such a memorable season for Athlone Boat Club. Your dedication, time, and enthusiasm keeps our club thriving both on and off the water.
St. Stephen’s Day Row – A Tradition to Treasure
Another fantastic annual St. Stephen’s Day row brought together current and past members in true Athlone Boat Club spirit. It was brilliant to see so many familiar faces on the river, sharing stories, laughs, and a love of rowing that spans generations.
2025 Christmas Draw Winners 🎄
A huge congratulations to our lucky winners:
1st Prize (€1,000) – Collette Canty
2nd Prize (€500) – Adam Chatterton
3rd Prize Hamper – Deirdre Feary
4th Prize Hamper – Jimmy Feeney
Thank you to everyone who supported the draw—your generosity helps us continue developing our facilities, equipment, and programmes for all our rowers.
Celebrating Our Rowers – Indoor Championships & Beyond
Our young athletes put in outstanding performances at the Irish Rowing Indoor Championships 2026. A massive well done to all involved—your hard work is paying off!
Records & Recognition 🏆
- Paul Gallen delivered an outstanding performance with two wins in the 2k and 500m, setting two Irish records and a world record at the National Rowing Championships 2026. Incredible achievement!
- Adam Kenny was highlighted in the local press as a rising star, “making waves” locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Paul Donovan was named Umpire of the Year 2025 by Rowing Ireland—an enormous honour and a proud moment for our club.
Fergie Hannon also got recognised by Rowing Ireland for coaching at world championships. We are all very proud of him and the dedication he has shown to our club has been remarkable. He has coached many generations of fantastic rowers and he continues to go above and beyond.
Thank You to Our Volunteers, Coaches & Committee
None of this would be possible without the tireless work of our volunteers, coaches, committee members, and supporters. Your commitment ensures our athletes have the best possible environment to train, compete, and grow. We are truly grateful for everything you do for Athlone Boat Club.
Looking Ahead – 2026 and Beyond 🚀
As we welcome 2026, it’s full steam ahead! With some fantastic rows for our jrs and senior at both Limerick and Sligo in recent weeks the years looks set to be a great one. With strong momentum, exciting talent, and a vibrant club community, we’re ready to build on last year’s successes and make this season even bigger and better.
Here’s to another year of early mornings, strong finishes, great camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the water.
