Muckross Rowing Club is set to host a special celebration of its rich rowing heritage on Sunday.

A scene from Lough Lein with UCD Ladies raising their oars in victory at the end of the Ladies Open sixes race at Killarney Rowing Festival celebrating Killarney Regatta the Oldest Regatta in The World at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan

Celebrating the 228th Killarney Regatta the oldest surviving regatta in the World. Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan

Muckross Rowing Club In collaboration with the Trustees of Muckross House and National Parks and Wildlife Service are hosting a special celebration of rowing heritage on Sunday

The "Boat Mix" event will feature all of Killarney's rowing clubs coming together on Lough Lein to honour the club's 100th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of Muckross House's opening to the public.

The centrepiece of the celebration is the "Elizabeth Rose," a traditional racing boat launched in 1924 and still raced at the annual Killarney Regatta.

Named after Elizabeth Rose Vincent, the daughter of the last private owners of Muckross House, the boat represents the club's deep connection to the estate.

The festival will take place at Muckross Rowing Club's Old Boathouse and Garden Quay, offering visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the history of rowing in Muckross and Killarney.

The day will include a historical talk, a blessing of the "Elizabeth Rose," the inaugural ‘Elizabeth Rose Cu’ race, and onshore entertainment.

The’Elizabeth Rose Cu’ will feature a procession of Killarney Six boats to Osprey Rock followed by a 500-meter sprint race. The event will conclude with refreshments and the presentation of the cup.

Muckross Rowing Club has a long-standing connection with the Vincent family, the former owners of Muckross House. The late Billy Vincent, a Club Patron, was a frequent visitor to Muckross and the Killarney Regatta.

For more information, please contact Timothy O'Shea at 086 3548181