Main pic: The brothers celebrating their 2023 triumph.
A trio of brothers from Gweedore have secured victory in Ireland’s premier currach race for the third time.
Simon, Ronan, and Michael O Dómhnaill have once again emerged victorious, following previous wins in 2021 and 2023.
Currach racing presents a distinctive challenge, as teams utilize traditional Irish boats. Various types of currachaí, including two, three, and four-person boats, compete against each other employing a handicap system to ensure fair competition.
The challenge boasts a unique course as well – crews navigate a 7-kilometer route, passing between Colt Island, St. Patrick’s Island, and Shenick Island, located just off the Skerries coast.
To win, the crew must land on Shenick Island, retrieve a numbered flag, and then race back to the finish line on the South Strand.
The O Dómhnaill brothers triumphed over a field of 19 boats to claim the top spot and secure the Denis Guiney Perpetual East Coast Currach Rowing Championship Cup.
Trio of Donegal brothers win Skerries Three Island Challenge currach race was last modified: June 29th, 2025 by
