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UCD Success at Reading Regatta

Boat Club success continued on the Thames this weekend at Reading Regatta on a fast-flowing, 1-on-1 knockout, 1,500m course (shortened to 1,100m on Sunday).

The Intermediate squad entered the Senior1 8+ and Senior2 4+ categories and the Novice squad the Senior3 8+ and Senior3 4+ categories on both days. On Saturday the Senior1 8+, after beating London RC in the semi-final, faced a tough challenge against Eton College. With the staggered start and first bend in Eton’s favour, the 8+ found it hard to get into the race and in the end Eton won comfortably.

Two boats were entered in the Senior2 4+ category, the first getting knocked out early by Isis BC, the other reaching the final where they were beaten by Bristol University.In the Senior3 8+, the Novice squad beat Manchester University in the 1st round but were then beaten by a very fast Winchester College crew.

Success was had in the Senior3 4+ category however, where the crew of R Murray, A Curran, D Finnerty, P Murphy & J Lynch(cox) beat Reading RC in an excellent performance.

On Sunday, the Senior1 8+ faced Reading University in the semi-final. Though again down off the staggered start, the 8+ hit its stride well and moved through Reading to win by a length. The last race of the day had the 8+ facing Curlew RC in the final, started by Matthew Pinsent. The 8+ had an excellent start and went on to win comfortably.

In the Senior2 4+ competition, the semi-final presented a UCD ‘A’-UCD ‘B’ faceoff. The 4+ of T Doyle, D Neale, J Graham, K Cunningham & G Daly(cox) were victorious and went on to win the final against Kingston RC.

After a row-over in the 1st round of the Senior3 8+, the novices faced the more experienced Westminister School in the semi-final, where Westminister’s experience shone through and they won by two lengths.

In the Senior3 4+ the success of the previous day was repeated, when the same crew in an excellent performance beat Star & Arrow RC (the feeder club for Leander) in the final.

UCD Senior 1 8+, Reading Regatta 2008
UCD Senior 3 4+, Reading Regatta 2008

To celebrate, the coxes are thrown in…

Naoise
Gavin
Jennie

 

 

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Was great to be back in Dorney over the June bank holiday for some strong racing against international crews. With promising results across the weekend, all eyes turn to Cork regatta...Photos courtesy of doresy.jpg & allmarkone.#honcollege #adastra #universitycollegedublin #rowing #irishrowing ... See MoreSee Less

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Huge success for the squad at the Irish University Championships 2025:Wylie Challenge Cup πŸ†Overall Trophy w/@ucdlbc πŸ†Men's Senior 8+ πŸ₯‡Men's Senior 4- πŸ₯‡Men's Senior 2- πŸ₯‡Men's Inter 8+ πŸ₯‡Men's Inter 4+ πŸ₯‡Massive congratulations to @ucdlbc who retained the Bank of Ireland Cup.Credit to @shaughz for #honcollegec#AdAstrat#UniversityCollegeDublin #rowings#irishrowingblin #rowing #irishrowing ... See MoreSee Less

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The Old Collegians and UCD Men’s & Ladies Boat Clubs invite you to a luncheon on Saturday, March 22nd, at 1:00 PM in Neptune Rowing Club, as we come together to celebrate the Colours Boat Races.Enjoy a two-course buffet, including a main course and dessert, with tea & coffee provided and the bar open throughout the afternoon. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow rowers and supporters before the excitement of the races. Dress Code: Colours blazers encouraged Transport: Buses will be provided to and from the races Children: Under 12s go free! Parking: Please note there is no parking available at Neptune Rowing ClubTo book a spot please see www.eventbrite.ie/e/colours-boat-races-luncheon-tickets-1267063082789?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.See coloursboatraces.ie/ for more information on the races.#honcollege ... See MoreSee Less

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