Recognition and thanks to those who have contributed to preserving and sharing the history of Killarney Regatta.
Historical weather data is provided by Met Éireann, Ireland's National Meteorological Service. The data comes from the Valentia weather station and covers race days from 1883 onwards.
Visit Met ÉireannMany of the photographs featured in this archive are courtesy of Valerie O'Sullivan, a professional photographer who has documented Killarney Regatta over the years.
Credit also to Michelle Cooper-Galvin for contributions to the photographs, and also to Pat O'Doherty.
Additional historical photographs have been contributed by various clubs, families, and individuals who have been part of the Killarney rowing community, including Maureen O' Donoghue, Connie Daly, John Beazley and Magdalena Kiarszys
The digitisation and preservation of regatta programmes has been made possible through the contributions of Maureen O'Donoghue, Angela Daly, Kieran Murphy, and Billy Kenny.
Recent programmes have been provided by ROS Printers Killarney.
Hickey, Donal and Kelly, John (eds). Killarney's Rowing Story. Killarney Regatta Committee, 1986. Printed by Kerry's Eye Printing Works, Tralee.
Credit to Ulick Daly for providing a copy of Killarney's Rowing Story.
Sean Myers (ed). Fossa Rowing Club - A Century of History, 1993, The Kerryman, Tralee.
The digitised programmes, results, and historical information have been preserved through the efforts of the Killarney rowing community, local historians, and dedicated volunteers.
The historical content on the About page was written by John Kelly in 2009, providing valuable context and history of Killarney Regatta. Research and compilation of results, events, and club information has been made possible through the dedication of the Killarney rowing community.
Special thanks to all the clubs, families, and individuals who have contributed programmes, photographs, and historical records to help build this archive.
Do you have historical materials, photographs, programmes, or information that could contribute to this archive? We welcome contributions from the Killarney rowing community and beyond.
If you have items to share, please contact us to help preserve and share the rich history of Killarney Regatta.