Irish Skeleton
Sliding Irish
Meet The Team
Brendan Doyle
Irish Skeleton Athlete since 2016
Brendan is Ireland's top skeleton athlete and the first ever Irish athlete to win an overall IBSF (International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation) title, which he has won consecutively for 2 years. Doyle has competed up to World Cup level, including racing in 4 World Championships. His sights are very much set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Éire Rowland-Evans
Irish Skeleton Athlete since 2023
After only starting Skeleton in November 2023, Éire placed 5th (wider podium) in Park City, Utah, USA and finished an impressive 10th in the overall North American Cup rankings. At just 22 years of age Éire has her sights set on next season's, 2024/25 Junior European and World Championships, as well as aiming to qualify for a future Winter Olympics.
If successful in their Olympic bid Éire would be the 1st ever female Irish Skeleton athlete to race at the Winter Olympics! Brendan would be the 5th ever male Irish Skeleton athlete to compete at the games.
The Start
This is where a race can be won or lost... making the start crucial. Athletes need speed, power and skill to push the sled over a distance of around 30m before jumping onto their sled.
The Drive
On the sled athletes need full focus to respond quickly to the ice conditions and the tracks' corners. Concentration and precision are key, as the competitor's head is centimeters from the ice and their feet dangle off the edge of the sled. On high speed corners an athlete's chin will scrape across the ice. Skeleton racers can experience up to 5Gs in pressure and top speeds of up to 140 kmh/85 mph.
Steering
Skeleton athletes shift their body weight to move them in the direction they want to go. This is predominantely done by using their knees and shoulders. However, athletes can also use their toes to help them turn.
Share in our success:
- Become a one-time official Sponsor providing either monetary aid or sponsorship in the form of equipment and kit.
- 'Adopt an Athlete' through regular sponsorship.
'Adopt an Athlete' and you will recieve:
- Regular updates
- Personal communication
- Signed photographs
- Access to an after dinner speech from one of the team
- Opportunity to feature on the Irish Skeleton social media platforms and team kit!
How can we repay you?
The team offers motivational presentations or talks for different functions.
Brendan & Éire will feature your company on their team Ireland Skeleton kit, which will be worn for all major races and championships. Your support will also be featured on the official Irish Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association instagram page and this website!
Please contact us via email to discuss sponsorship further: irishskeletonteam@gmail.com
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