University of Limerick held Irish rowing championships where man took Irish record
Garda Instructor Ken McDonald has achieved a new Irish record
Congratulations have poured in for a Garda Instructor at Templemore Garda College, Ken McDonald, who has achieved a new Irish record at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships in Limerick.
The championship was held at the University of Limerick's Sports Arena, where McDonald won the Men's Open lightweight event in 1 minute 24.2 seconds, just 0.2 seconds shy of the world record.
He also won the 2000m event in 6 minutes 32 seconds.
McDonald is the current World Indoor champion (50+ lightweight) in both events, a multiple world champion and world record holder.
He rows with Shannon Rowing Club in Limerick.