Ireland ready for stern test at World Rowing Cup in Spain

17 Irish rowers will be among the athletes from 37 countries in Seville

ELITE: Mags Cremen and Fintan McCarthy, who won gold at the World Championships last year, are in action this weekend in Spain. Picture: Detlev Seyb/INPHO

Rowing Ireland crews will return to international racing this weekend as selected athletes compete at the 2026 World Rowing Cup I in Seville, Spain. 

The event, which starts on Friday, marks the opening regatta of the World Rowing Cup series and provides the first major senior international benchmark of the season.