Person: Michelle Carpenter

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

sport

Irish sports need to rewrite business models to cope with 'new normal' - Hamish Adams

Sports bodies will need to dramatically rethink their business models in order to survive and thrive in a world where Covid-19 remains a threat, according to Athletics Ireland CEO Hamish Adams.

sport

Sports sector survey finds more support for closed doors than limited crowds

Only 35% feel that events should accommodate reduced capacities which is interesting given that the sector badly needs the influx of income from gate receipts as it seeks to rebound from the pandemic and the subsequent shutdown.

sport

Michelle Carpenter: 'I don't think anyone realised how difficult this was going to be'

Michelle Carpenter, chief executive of Rowing Ireland, talks to Brendan O'Brien about the unique challenges presented by the current crisis, the financial realities that still lie ahead and the optimism that comes with the re-opening of sport and society at large in recent weeks

sport

Rowing's return receives 'only positive feedback'

sport

Elite athletes may be classed as 'outdoor workers' as lockdown eases

sport

Irish rowers cover over 27 million metres on record-breaking weekend

Irish rowers set two new world records this weekend

Irish rowers Sanita Puspure and Aifric Keogh set two world records over the weekend

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Rowing Ireland shuts down National Rowing Centre

Rowing Ireland has this morning shut the National Rowing Centre.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Global ban may impact Irish rowers' bid for Olympic qualification

Rowing Ireland are concerned by the immediate cancellation of all international events through March, April and May.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Fancy helping an Olympian to achieve their dream? Then read on

The victories may already be receding into the background, but for Michelle Carpenter the hard work is only beginning.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2019

Four crews secure Olympic spots in proud and remarkable week for Irish

With four crews qualified for Tokyo, and a clutch of medals, Ireland’s rowers have much to celebrate following the world championships in Austria.

Sun, 01 Sep, 2019

‘Maybe you should go back to women’s rugby’

Several Irish women who have broken the glass ceiling by coaching elite men’s teams say the only problems they ever encounter come from the opposition.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2019

Ireland’s facilities and support miles behind, warns rowing chief

Rowing Ireland are “miles behind” their competitors in terms of capital and staff despite success at the World Championships, says CEO Michelle Carpenter.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2018

Ireland claims silver and bronze at World Rowing Cup in Belgrade

The Irish rowing team have claimed two medals at the World Rowing Cup I in Belgrade this morning.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2018

In-form Irish rowing team seek first Coupe de la Jeunesse success

Rowing Ireland will be looking to continue their rich vein of form having set off for Hazewinkel in Belgium where they will compete in the Coupe de la Jeunesse this coming Saturday and Sunday.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

Rowing’s rising tide at National Championships after Rio lifting all boats

The stretch of water hidden behind Farran Wood rarely looked better than it did yesterday, the lake sparkling in a blazing sun as the National Rowing Championships took place.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

GGGR programme going from strength to strength

As the Irish senior rowing team trains hard in Varese, Italy this week in preparation for the upcoming European Championships (May 26-28), the career cycle begins for many young and upcoming athletes back home, writes Sarah Dineen.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

Five hundred crews set to converge on Limerick for Irish Schools Regatta

It’s going to be a busy weekend in Limerick with almost 500 crews from over 70 schools across the country travelling to O’Briens Bridge for Sunday’s Irish Schools Regatta, which follows the Limerick Regatta at the same venue on Saturday.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

Sarah Dineen: UCD dominate Colours 2017

UCD repeated last year’s results by taking the Gannon Cup, Corcoran Cup, and Sally Moorhead Trophy at the Dublin University Boat Races (Colours) 2017. It also means nine of the last 10 Gannon Cups have gone to UCD and the gap in the overall standings is now 4 (Trinity with 36 wins to UCD’s 32, and one dead heat).

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

Colleges show their colours in showdown on the Liffey

Some highly-charged racing is in store when the Colours Races — those famous head-to-heads between the crews of Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin — take place on Saturday on the River Liffey.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

International trials to feature 100 rowers

International trials and assessment will take place at the National Rowing Centre in Farran Wood, Cork, on the weekend of March 25-26th.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2017

Sarah Dineen: Morten Espersen will be missed but the work goes on

Rowing Ireland’s High Performance director, Morten Espersen confirmed this week he is resigning from his position, bringing to a close a huge contribution made by the Dane over the past four years. 

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017