THOR ’27 Press Launch
The countdown to Tribesmen Head of the River 2027 starts here. Join us at PorterShed a Dó for the official launch of THOR ’27.
- Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
- Time: 7pm
- Venue: PorterShed a Dó, Market Street, Galway
Open to the rowing community, sponsors and all Galway clubs.
On the night
- Boat One and the 2027 hat colour revealed
- Our plans for race day
- Sponsorship opportunities for THOR ’27
- Rowing talk with the crews, coaches and volunteers who make the event happen
Two world champions, one river
In four years, two women training on the Corrib have become World Champions. Siobhán McCrohan of Tribesmen Rowing Club won gold in 2023. Fiona Murtagh of University of Galway Boat Club followed in 2025.
Two Galway clubs, one river, and the local coaches, crews and volunteers behind them.
THOR ’27
Saturday 13 March 2027. A 4.2 km head race down the Corrib, from the mouth of Lough Corrib to the finish above the Quincentennial Bridge. In 2026 THOR drew 151 entries from three continents across eight trophy events.
Media are welcome at the launch. For interviews or features, get in touch.
Supported by Heineken 0.0.