We are back with our Team Thursday and this week it’s our U18’s rower Donncha Murphy. Thank you for taking part Donncha!
- How long have you been rowing?
I have been rowing just short of a year, having listened to my brothers Adam and Stevie talk about rowing so much, I just had to give it a go!
- What’s your lifestyle?
I work in Reidys in Killarney. I coach rugby for Killarney/Iveragh/Castleisland/Killorglin U14 girls and I referee games also.
- What’s your favourite boat?
My favourite boat is the plain and simple one design boat!
- What are you excited about for rowing this year/what are your goals?
To hopefully win a couple of regattas this year and to have a seat for the Killarney regatta next summer.
- What’s your favourite thing about rowing?
Nothing beats a summers evening out on the water and getting to see all the mountains and town from the water side.
- Favourite rowing memory?
My favourite memory is when I caught a crab in the Killarney 6 and my younger brother Adam was behind me and started laughing, I’d say he’s still laughing about it
- Favourite short rowing story?
My favourite story is when we were up in Antrim for the all Irelands and a group of the lads all were in the playground and to get out we all hopped the fence and I didn’t quite stick the landing.
- Fun fact about you?
Love rowing and rugby, love to have the craic
- Greatest rowing achievement?
Having my younger brother in the same boat as me while we were practicing for the Killarney regetta.
