Paul O'Donovan misses out as Ireland name squad for European Rowing Championship

“This marks the beginning of an exciting new cycle as we build towards Los Angeles 2028," said Dominic Casey, High Performance Lead Coach.

Ireland's Paul O'Donovan celebrates with his gold medal. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy.

Paul O'Donovan will miss the upcoming 2025 European Rowing Championships in order to concentrate on his medical studies.

Ireland's journey to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles begins from May 29 to June 1 when their Senior Crews head to Plovdiv, Bulgaria for the Euro Championship.