Racing

Preparing for THOR: racing smart in head season

Coach Franky Sheridan’s advice for the 4.2 km Corrib course: what to wear, how to warm up, and the don’ts of head racing.

The crew behind Galway’s last Senior Eight title

The University of Galway eight that won the 2014 National Championship reunited as Boat 1 at THOR 2026. Cox Ruadhán Cooke looks back on the crew and the culture that shaped it.