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Meet Éire
Éire Rowland-Evans
Irish Skeleton Athlete since 2023
Éire is still fairly new to Skeleton, beginning her journey in November 2023. At just 23 Éire is already making history- she is the first Irish athlete to compete at either the Junior European or Junior World Championships, placing top 20 in both. Éire currently holds 10 national records and finished the 2025/6 Season with a World Ranking of 52nd, also earning Irelands first ever Female World Cup Spot!
History Maker
Ireland’s leading female Skeleton athlete: Éire dreams of qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics in La Plagne, France. If she is successful in her bid Éire will be the first ever Female Irish Skeleton athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics.
- First Irish athlete to compete at either the Junior European or Junior World Championships
- World Ranking of 52nd in the 2025/6 Season
- First Female Irish Skeleton athlete to qualify for the World Cup Circuit
- Holds 10 national Skeleton records
- 3rd place at the 2025 Prague Push Championships
- 5th place finish (wider podium) in her debut Skeleton season (2023/24)
- Top 10 overall in the 2023/24 North American Cup rankings
What is Skeleton?
The Winter sport of skeleton is comprised of two main parts; the start and the drive:
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.
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.
Sponsorship & Support
Éire is largely self-funded and is actively seeking sponsorship to help turn her Olympic dreams into reality.
One-Time Sponsor
Become a one-time official Sponsor providing either monetary aid or sponsorship in the form of equipment and kit.
Ongoing Sponsor (4 year/Olympic Cycle)
Gain a more personal connection and a front-row seat to Éire's journey. As long-term sponsor, you'll receive:
Please contact us via email to discuss sponsorship further: eire.teamireland@gmail.com
One-Time Sponsor
Become a one-time official Sponsor providing either monetary aid or sponsorship in the form of equipment and kit.
Ongoing Sponsor (4 year/Olympic Cycle)
Gain a more personal connection and a front-row seat to Éire's journey. As long-term sponsor, you'll receive:
- Regular updates and direct communication
- Signed photographs
- A team talk or motivational after-dinner speech
- Logo placement on race-day kit and Irish Skeleton social media
Please contact us via email to discuss sponsorship further: eire.teamireland@gmail.com
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Xoala
Sponsor-financial support
Alchemy markets
Sponsor-financial support
Laura Weber-Owner @ LW Pearl Brand (ÉIRE BORNE)
Sponsor-design and provision of kit and clothing