ERBC’s junior crews competed at Portadown Regatta on Saturday and they were delighted to come away with 4 wins. Some of these young rowers raced for the first time and they all gained invaluable experience which will help them in the future. There were wins for – WJ 15 4X+ – Ergs B – Hannah Armstrong, RachelRead more
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After 539 days without any racing due to COVID 7 crews from ERBC have just returned from a very successful National Schools Regatta at Eton Dorney, the venue for the 2012 Olympics rowing event. The Regatta was cancelled last year due to the pandemic so everyone was delighted that the event went ahead this yearRead more
Two of the Boat Club’s rowers have become Irish indoor record holders. Tim Murphy gained 2 new records in the last couple of weeks to add to the 10,000m one he already held. He secured the 5,000m record in the 15-16 age category with a great time of 17.58.9. He has beaten the record setRead more
Some of the rowers from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club competed in Chester Virtual Regatta last weekend and there was a great win in the Junior 14 singles for Niamh Cassidy in a time of 2.42.4 minutes which was 4.5 seconds ahead of her nearest rival from Grovenor RC. Niamh went on to achieve a 2ndRead more
Enniskillen Royal Boat Club were honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and they celebrated the occasion by meeting up and getting some photos taken while maintaining social distance.Read more
Although the rowers from ERBC have been Staying at Home to Protect the NHS and Save Lives it didn’t stop them achieving amazing results in a Virtual Regatta over 3 days last weekend. ERBC has an new Irish Record Holder after Sam Balcombe completed a half marathon (21,097m) for the 17/18 age category on MondayRead more
Derek Holland, teacher of Geography and LLW and Head of Rowing at Enniskillen Royal Boat Club will do a 2K live on the Club’s Facebook page on 16th May to raise much needed funds for Action Mental Health and RNLI based in Enniskillen and Carrybridge Derek said in an article on Action Mental Health’s websiteRead more
A group of 43 athletes attended the event at the University Limerick Sports Arena, where they competed against 100s of clubs from all over Ireland. They competed in three events throughout the day, 2000m or set time, 500m and 2000m relay. For the year 9 group that attended this was their first taste at indoorRead more
12 junior crews (J14/15) from ERBC attended the Head of the Shannon in Carrick on Shannon last Saturday, 8th December. The MJ 15 4X+ crew of Kyle Abraham, David Trotter, Conor Richardson, Nathan Kelly and cox Frankie Reihill came away with a great win in Race 1 in a time of 14.02. The WJ15 8+Read more
Saturday 21st December 2019 Come along for our annual get together for past and present rowers of ERBC and Portora BC who will compete for the annual Christmas Pudding Champions bragging rights. Racing is in mixed eights over 500m. Names will be drawn randomly on the morning of Puds and boats raced off against eachRead more
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Hannah Shaw
I left ERGS in 2020 during the start of COVID - crazy times.
I studied Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies at A’ Level.
After ERGS, I joined Queen’s University Belfast to pursue a degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Between my second and third year, I undertook a placement year working as a Pharmaceutical Analyst for Almac in Craigavon. I finished my degree with First Class Honours and received two awards sponsored by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for Best Research Project and Overall Distinction in Final Year Studies.
After finishing my degree, I applied for - and was awarded - a scholarship funded by the Department for the Economy to pursue a full-time research-based PhD. I started in 2024 and my project focuses on breast cancer research.
Outside of academia, I have supported my sister in growing her business, Enniskinn, which opened its second store in Enniskillen last week. We manufacture all of our products in Enniskillen and now have over 100 wholesalers across the world, mainly across the UK and Ireland. My Business Studies A’ Level with Mrs Donnelly has definitely been useful at times!
When I have the time, I enjoy sailing, with my most ambitious trip so far being an English Channel crossing from Southampton to La Rochelle in France. I obtained a Day Skipper licence for yachts up to 80ft and I’m hoping to complete a transatlantic crossing in the next few years. If I wasn’t any good at science, I would most definitely be a sailor!
National Schools Regatta Day 3
The rowers have arrived back home after finishing off a very successful weekend at Nat Schools for ERBC
The 2 First Eights were in action yesterday, with the girls coming 5th in the A Final and the Boys 6th in the B Final. Well done to both crews on their performances, we are so very proud of you all.
Thanks to our coaches and parents who travelled to Dorney to support the rowers over the weekend, it is very much appreciated.
Summary of the weekend’s great results
Girls Junior 14 Octo - National Schools Regatta Champions 🏆
Girls Champs Eight - A Final
Girls Champs Four - A Final
Boys Champs Eights - B Final
Boys Champs Four - B Final
Boys Junior 16 Eight - B Final
Congratulations to all 6 crews.
Henley is just around the corner, if you can make a donation, big or small to support our 2 crews at Henley they would really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone who has already donated
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