Date of birth: 18 Nov 1981

Age on Race day: 24

Born in: Galway, Ireland

Home town: Galway, Ireland

Nationality: Irish

Club: OUBC

College: Lincoln College

Course: BCL Masters of Law

Previous Uni: National University of Ireland, Galway

School: Colaiste Iognaid Secondary School

Height: 6’2

Weight: 80kg

Coach: Sean Bowden

Personal bio:

Already has a Bachelor of Corporate Law International and a Bachelor of Laws. Will go onto train as a solictor when he finishes at Oxford. Rowing runs in the family as Dominic’s father used to race “Currachs” traditional Irish coastal rowing boats. His brother was also national junior champion in the eight. Dominic has competed for Ireland in the Home countries regatta and the Coupe de la Jeunesse. Was Irish National champion in the eight in 2002 and twice a quarter-finalist at Henley (Wyfold Cup, 2002 and Temple Challenge Eights, 2004). He is a keen musician – plays violin, piano, guitar