Testimonials
We at Rowing Ireland have been running the Get Going Get Rowing programme since 2014 and seen many people transition to clubs around the country and even take part of our High Performance programme.
Listen what our students, teachers and partners have to say about the programme and their experiences.
The coaches were fantastic again this year.
Monday, 1st June 2026 | Teacher,
Amazing to hear that GGGR was such a success in St. Anne's Special School in Ennis. A huge thank you to you and your amazing team! I want to commend you and your fantastic team for their openness, enthusiasm, and adaptability in bringing rowing to mainstream schools, DEIS schools and Special schools in Co. Clare. Your collaborative spirit and readiness to embrace new approaches ensure that every young person, regardless of background or ability, can learn new skills and enjoy indoor rowing!
Sunday, 1st February 2026 | Local Sports Partnership,
We have really appreciated the opportunity to avail of the expertise from Rowing Ireland and we would certainly welcome you back for another stint next year.
Monday, 1st June 2026 | Teacher,
I just want to say a big thanks for delivering the rowing programme and supporting the on-the-water session today. All of our students who participated in the Get Rowing programme really enjoyed it and as a PE department we have seen a huge benefit in it. Looking forward to linking up again next year.
Friday, 1st May 2026 | Teacher,
I just wanted to thank you both for all your work, energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the 6-week programme. The students loved it and getting on to the river Erne was a lovely end to their endeavors. If there are other opportunities to do the same again next year ... we would be very much willing to get involved. When our sports facility is built, we would like to offer it as a winter training base for the rowers.
Friday, 1st May 2026 | Teacher,
Thank you so much for facilitating all the rowing activity this year, it has really been appreciated and enjoyed by all our students. We also go great value out of the rowing machines, and ran a successful Rowathon even in school. We raised over €4000 for the PE Department Please pass on our thanks to [the coaches].
Friday, 1st May 2026 | Teacher,