Dublin Head of the River

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History:

The Dublin Head has been run on an annual basis by Old Collegians Boat Club since 1941. The exceptions to this were 2001-2003 when no event was run due to the 2001 Foot & Mouth threat and bridge construction in 2002 and 2003.

Up to 1996, the Head was run downstream from the weir at Islandbridge to Burgh Quay. In 1996 the course was reversed, and since then the race has been run upstream from Burgh Quay to Islandbridge on a rising tide. The course is approx 3.7 Km. The course presents different challenges to most other heads because of the confinement of the quay walls and the number of bridges which have to be negotiated. Because of the city centre start, the Head also tends to attract a lot of casual spectators attracted by the activities on the water

Pennants are generally awarded in Men's and Women's Senior, Intermediate, Novice, Junior and Master's Eights categories. In addition the Diana Cooke trophy is awarded to the best overall club. Pennants may also be awarded for fours events if there are sufficient entries.