Cappoquin Rowing Club

Cappoquin Rowing Club is embedded in the history of the area. There are records from as early as the 18^th Century of boat and swimming races on the Blackwater. The stone bridge was erected in 1847 and soon after it was decided to form a club to control the competitions. R.F. Hall's History of Irish Boat-Racing records a regatta held at Lismore in 1862.

Two important factors helped in the development of the infant club. The first was the construction of the railway line, which was to link Cappoquin with the rest of the country thus giving facilities for travelling to outside centres. The second was the fact that James M. Moore, C.E., a champions sculler, and his friend, John Stanley, both of whom returned from absence abroad, recognised the potential of the young oarsmen and suggested that regular craft be provided and the local men engage in inter-club competition. These two gentlemen had the guidance and assistance of Sir John H. Keane who had succeeded as baronet in 1855. John Keane had been a member of Cambridge's Trinity Boat Club and captain of that same club for three years

Cappoquin's first outrigged gig, the Sylph, was bought from the Glenbrook Club, Cork, in about 1870.

The club’s tradition continues to this day with many members rowing the Blackwater and competing in National and International regattas.