Minister of State Thomas Byrne visited Inver Colpa Rowing Club recently accompanied by Councillor James Byrne, to hear about the club’s plan for expansion since receiving planning permission for a boathouse along the Boyne at Marsh Road.
Martin Murphy, one of the founding members of the club, along with James McKevitt, Chairperson, Darragh Farrell, Treasurer, and Glenda Murphy, Secretary, were all there to meet Thomas and James and show them visuals of the expansion plans.
Speaking afterwards, James Byrne stated:
The Inver Colpa Rowing Club is a fantastic asset for the area and a welcome sight on the Boyne River. I want to wish the committee well with its development plans and look forward to seeing the club thrive in the years ahead.
Thomas Byrne was also very impressed with the future plans, stating:
“I was delighted to visit Inver Colpa Rowing Club with Cllr James Byrne. The club is going from strength to strength and reinvigorating a local tradition on the Boyne and at sea.”
On Saturday August 19th 2023, Inver Colpa Coastal Rowing Club will host a Coast to Coast Charity Cycle as the start of a major fundraising drive for the club towards this new boathouse.
The club are seeking cyclists who are up for the challenge to join onto this fundraiser, with the choice of two cycling routes:
Galway – Drogheda (230kms approx.)
Athlone – Drogheda (133kms approx.)
For more information on the cycle, contact Martin at 0874434667 or invercolparowing@gmail.com
