Niall O'Carroll departs Irish boxing for key Rowing Ireland role

O'Carroll succeeds Antonio Maurogiovanni in the job. 

Niall O'Carroll was a member of An Garda Síochána for 18 years before specialising in sports psychology and leadership development. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Rowing Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Niall O'Carroll as its new head of high performance. O'Carroll joins Rowing Ireland from the IABA where he was chair of the board of directors. 

He succeeds Antonio Maurogiovanni, whose contract was not renewed last year, in the role. Maurogiovanni had worked with Rowing Ireland for seven years. He is now France's lead coach.