Team Power of 1

19/01/2026

One year ago today, Team Power of 1 did the impossible 💙
Five Irish dads — Conor, Daragh, Enda, John and Roger — none of them rowers, took on the world’s toughest row and crossed 5,000 km of the Atlantic Ocean, finishing an incredible 3rd place.

They rowed in loving memory of 13-year-old Saoirse O’Driscoll, and with the support of hundreds of individuals and corporate partners, they raised an extraordinary €578,000 for charities supporting children born with congenital heart disease in Ireland.

This was never a solo effort — it was powered by community, generosity and belief.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, and huge congratulations to the team on a truly spectacular achievement.

18/07/2025

Delighted to welcome John, Enda and Roger of Team Power of 1 to Government Buildings - the inspirational team who rowed 5,000km across the Atlantic and raised €575,841 for Heart Children Ireland and Children's Health Foundation in memory of John's beloved daughter, Saoirse.

16/05/2025

16/05/2025

Team Power of 1 was honoured to present the funds raised from our World’s Toughest Row in memory of the incredible Saoirse O’Driscoll.

Together, we raised an extraordinary €575,841 for two charities that were deeply woven into Saoirse’s journey: Heart Children Ireland and the Children’s Heart Centre through the Children’s Health Foundation.

Over 3,743 individual donors and 40 corporate sponsors supported our iDonate campaign — a powerful display of generosity, compassion, and unity.

We were warmly welcomed to the Mansion House by The Lord Mayor, Emma Blain, where we had the privilege of presenting these funds surrounded by a community who loved and supported Saoirse:

Saoirse’s cherished friends, and her devoted family from Dublin and Tipperary.

Her loving parents, Aoife and John, and her little brother Riain, who were central to the day. John delivered a moving and powerful speech that captured Saoirse’s incredible strength, bravery and the deep impact she made in her short life.

Our amazing rowers Enda, Daragh, and Roger, and their families. Team member Conor McCarthy was unable to attend due to work commitments but sent his heartfelt well wishes.

Representing Heart Children Ireland were CEO Sheila Campbell and Fundraising Executive Niamh Kearney, who is also Saoirse’s aunt.

Representing the Children’s Heart Centre were Fionnuala O’Leary (CEO), Rosemary Simmons (Director of Development), Catherine Sheehan (Community Engagement), Liz Cronin, Rachel Daly and Niamh White.

A wonderful gathering of close friends and corporate sponsors.

And two exceptional individuals who cared for Saoirse — her cardiologist, Professor Orla Franklin, and her surgeon, Professor Lars Nolke.

The funds raised will go directly towards improving the lives of children born with congenital heart disease through impactful projects such as:

A Family Support Worker at the Children’s Heart Centre at CHI Crumlin, providing emotional and practical support to families during hospital stays.

Investment in cutting-edge VR technology, allowing surgeons to create 3D replicas of a child’s heart — a breakthrough tool that, as explained by Prof. Franklin, will enhance surgical planning and improve outcomes

Every stroke we rowed was for Saoirse. Her legacy now lives on — bringing comfort and hope to countless children and their families.
Thank you to everyone who supported us. This is — and always will be — the true Power of 1.

26/04/2025

Team Power of 1 - Big Cheque Presentation

We are thrilled to invite our donors, families, friends and corporate sponsors to a very special event — the Big Cheque Presentation in memory of beloved Saoirse O’Driscoll 💖

We’ll be proudly presenting the cheques to two incredible charities:

✨ Heart Children Ireland
✨ The Children’s Health Foundation (supporting The Children’s Heart Centre at CHI Crumlin)

📅 Thursday, 15th May
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Come and be part of this meaningful moment.

Please register your attendance through the link in our bio or click the link below

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1UMoLHNSjTQWL1p2d470bxQ2dwjlh

13/02/2025

Team Power of One will join the Reds for the opening night. Shelbourne Football Club became an official partner of the group of five Irish fathers: John O’Driscoll, Conor McCarthy, Enda McNicholas, Roger McMorrow, and Daragh Kelly—who rowed 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean in memory of Saoirse O’Driscoll, John’s daughter, who passed away from congenital heart disease.

The group raised over €547,000 for charity. They’ll be doing a collection in Tolka and on Richmond Road before the game and will be presented to the crowd at half-time. Duff has urged Shels fans to support the cause and give the guys a proper Shels welcome:

“I can’t wait to see the guys. They’re amazing people. What Team Power of 1 has done is genuinely iconic and truly inspirational. I urge all Shels fans, if you pass by the bucket, please, please donate generously to support them after that incredible row. Our team, it’s well known we look at other teams, winners, sports, anything we can to take inspiration from. Team Power of One have been a huge inspiration for us, myself, the staff, and the team. How have they inspired us? It’s really simple, they’ve inspired us to be relentless.” Damien Duff.

https://shelbournefc.ie/damien-duff-do-you-settle-for-that-or-do-you-want-more/
See ye all at Tolka on Friday night!

04/02/2025

Team Power of 1—John O’Driscoll, Conor McCarty, Enda McNicholas, Daragh Kelly and Roger McMorrow—made an appearance on Show last Friday to share their incredible journey at .toughest.row which the team took 3rd place in after 39 days, 14 hours and 31 minutes at sea.

They took on the challenging mission of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean dedicated to the memory of team member John O’Driscoll’s daughter, Saoirse O’Driscoll who tragically passed away from congenital heart disease at just 13 years old last April.

During the interview with , John and his teammates reflected on the obstacles they encountered during the race, shared treasured memories of Saoirse, and highlighted the significance of their fundraising mission.

Team Power of 1 is raising funds for two important charities, Heart Children and Children's Health Foundation proceeds will support the Heart Centre at @ Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin Hospital.

Watch back on YouTube- link below or RTE Player

https://youtu.be/wsaZ4r8IBlo?si=WIprizmVwr7ZTNzJ

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

Thank you for sharing our story Evokedotie ❤️

Late Late Show viewers were left in awe and feeling a little emotional after Team Power Of One spoke about their impressive 3000-mile journey across the

02/02/2025

https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/local-news/1717563/tipperary-father-completes-incredible-atlantic-journey-in-memory-of-his-daughter.html

John O'Driscoll took on Atlantic challenge in memory of his daughter Saorise

02/02/2025

A Float - Sailors of the month (Ocean Rowing)

Congratulations Conor, Daragh, Enda, John and Roger.

Irish crew crosses the Atlantic in 39 days, securing third place in the rowing race and raising over €400,000 for charity.