Update, Round 1, Wed 1 July: Queen's men have progressed through the first round of the Temple Challenge Cup. The lads defeated Cambridge University Lightweight R.C. by a margin of 2/3 of a length, the narrowest margin of the opening round. In doing so, Queen's equalled the record to the Barrier, in a time of …
Queen’s vs Trinity Boat Race 2009
Queen's victorious in 3 out of 4 races! On Saturday 13 June, the annual university boat race between Queen's and Trinity College, took place on the river Lagan. Now in its sixth year, the event continues to grow both in support, and media interest. In what is becoming somewhat of a boat race tradition, the …
Armagh rower is boat race captain (Ulster Gazette)
Armagh rower is boat race captain(Ulster Gazette)28 May 2009 Armagh rower Nathan Oliver is this year's captain of the Queen's University Senior Eight crew. The 23-year-old -- a former pupil of St Patrick's Grammar School -- is studying medicine at the Belfast complex. Along with his well drilled crew, Nathan will go head-to-head against Trinity …
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BUCS Rowing Regatta 2009
Just before examinations, Queen's headed off to Nottingham to compete in BUCS Rowing Regatta 2009. 62 universities competed in 230 races over three days. Queens brought the whole contingent of men and ladies' squads to seize the great racing opportunity this regatta provides. On Saturday it was the turn of the men’s Championship VIII, intermediate …
Irish University Championships 2009
On Friday morning, Irish University squads gathered in Castlewellan for the 2009 Irish University Championships Regatta. Clubs went all out to compete in hope of winning the Wylie Cup, Bank of Ireland Cup, and the new overall university cup. Racing commenced at 11 a.m. with the men’s intermediate sculls heats. Will Howell and Trevor McKnight …
Queen’s Regatta 2009
On Saturday, Queen’s opted to scratch fours to focus on the eights events. The novice men lost out to DUBC in their final by a narrow margin, setting up good competition for the forthcoming Queen’s vs. Trinity boat on the 13th June. The intermediate eight also finished second in their final, after controlling the race …
Neptune Regatta 2009
On Saturday, Queen’s rowing made the short trip to Islandbridge to compete in Neptune Regatta. The event had an overwhelming entry but despite this managed to run very smoothly, a credit to the organisers. Queen’s men entered 4 crews, the novice IV, novice VIII, intermediate VIII and senior VIII. Queen’s ladies entered 4 crews, the …
Tribesmen Head of the River 2009
On Saturday 28th March, Queens rowing entered seven crews to compete in Tribesmen Head of the River 2009. Conditions on the day were temperamental, which led to the withdrawal of many boat classes from the event. However, with a fortunate change in the weather, racing conditions shaped up perfectly for some excellent rowing. This enabled …
Head of the River Race 2009
The week past saw Queen’s men prepare to take part in the Head of the River Race 2009. Two Queens eights competed in this, the most prestigious head race in the rowing calendar. Queens entered the event with hopes of finishing their head season with strong results, off the back of their recent success in …
Queen’s Rowing adds to its Roll of Honour
The naming of 'The Paddy D' at Queen's Boat House. Pictured above (left to right); Gareth Ingram, Stephen Meenan, Dr Paddy Doherty, Keith Wilson, Kerry Bryson (Alumni Office), Jonny Malloy and Brendan Duffin The Queen’s University of Belfast Boat Club celebrated its 75th Anniversary last year. The club is an unknown success story within Northern Ireland’s sporting …
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Lagan Head 2009 – Results
Queen's had a very successful Valentine's weekend on the Lagan with wins in every category entered.Race 1QUBBC entered two N4+ with the crew coxed by Flanagan getting the fastest N4+ time. QUBLBC enter one WN4+ coxed by Morrison, again getting the fastest WN4+ time.Race 2QUBBC S8 (Tubman) got the overall fastest time with the I8 …
Erne Head 2009; Women’s Head of the River Race
Queen's rowing eagerly awaited the weekend's racing, to get their first sample of the competition and to put their hard winter training into practice. The senior ladies headed off to London on Thursday to compete in the Women’s Head of the River Race 2009, along with coach Sean O’Kane. The men’s squad and the remaining …
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