At New Ross Boat Club, rowers enjoy unrivalled access to over 40 km of uninterrupted waterways. The River Barrow’s wide and long stretches—joined upriver by the Nore toward Inistioge, by the Barrow to St. Mullins and downriver by the Suir toward Waterford and the open sea—offer some of the finest rowing conditions in Ireland. This makes it an ideal setting for both competitive and recreational rowers alike.

With minimal river traffic and ample space for extended rowing sessions, New Ross Boat Club presents an exceptional opportunity for visiting crews seeking premium water access. The river, running parallel to the scenic South East Greenway, offers a picturesque natural setting as crews row beneath the Barrow’s many bridges—including the impressive Rose Kennedy Fitzgerald Bridge—each adding its own charm to the journey.

With slip access and routes to Ireland’s finest expansive network of inland waterways as far as the river Shannon, New Ross Boat Club welcomes leisure boaters and rowers alike, offering scenic journeys and a valuable on-water amenity for New Ross town.