About
Skibbereen Rowing Club is a flatwater rowing club for people of all ages, catering for both men and women, based just outside Skibbereen on the River Ilen. The club supports beginners through to advanced athletes with coaching and competition at local, national and international levels, including masters. There is also a structured rowing taster programme for school students who meet the entry year requirements, with tasters running over several sessions in late September.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The club states it prides itself on coaching oars-people from beginner level upwards.
The club caters for people of all ages, and for both male and female athletes.
Yes. The club offers a rowing taster opportunity for 6th class or 1st year in school for the 2026/2027 cycle, with taster sessions beginning in September 2026.
The club says you must be able to swim and be comfortable around water.
It is based just outside Skibbereen, on the banks of the River Ilen, with the address given as Drisheen, Skibbereen, Co, Cork.
The club says members compete at domestic, national and international level.
No. It includes athletes from 6th class in junior school through to masters.
