Where can I row indoors in Dublin?

Trinity Sport Centre and UCD Sport have Concept2 ergs. Flyefit, Ben Dunne Gyms, and CrossFit affiliates across the city provide erg access. Most rowing clubs at Islandbridge also have indoor erg facilities for members.

Can I learn to row in Dublin?

Yes. Neptune Rowing Club and Commercial Rowing Club both offer learn-to-row courses, typically running in spring and summer on the Liffey at Islandbridge.

Does Watta support metric units?

Yes. Watta reads whatever units are displayed on your Concept2 monitor -- metres, calories, or watts -- and logs them accurately. All standard Concept2 metrics are supported.

Rowing in Dublin

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Dublin has a proud rowing tradition, with clubs along the River Liffey and at the Islandbridge stretch that serves as Ireland's premier rowing venue. Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin both have historic rowing programmes, and the Irish rowing community punches well above its weight internationally. Dublin's gyms and CrossFit boxes are well-equipped with Concept2 ergs, and the city's wet climate ensures indoor training is a year-round necessity.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Commercial Rowing Club

One of Dublin's oldest and most successful clubs, based at Islandbridge on the Liffey. Commercial RC has produced numerous Irish international rowers and runs competitive and masters programmes.

Dublin University Boat Club (Trinity)

DUBC is the rowing club of Trinity College Dublin, one of the oldest university rowing clubs in the world. Based at Islandbridge with a storied rivalry against UCD.

Neptune Rowing Club

A well-established club at Islandbridge, Neptune offers competitive and social rowing with strong junior and masters sections.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

+Trinity Sport Centre -- the Trinity College gym features Concept2 ergs used by DUBC and the broader university community.
+CrossFit Dublin in Ringsend -- a well-known box with Concept2 RowErgs and regular rowing elements in their WODs.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Dublin has embraced HYROX, with events at the RDS drawing enthusiastic Irish participation. Functional fitness gyms across the city, including CrossFit Dublin, Perpetua Fitness, and various F45 studios, run HYROX preparation classes. The rowing station is where Irish athletes often excel, given the country's strong rowing heritage.

Track Your Ergs in Dublin

Whether you row at a club, a CrossFit box, or your home gym in Dublin, Watta tracks every session. Snap your PM5 screen, get your Effort Score, and see how you compare on the leaderboard.

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