In today's semi-finals of the heavyweight men's four at the first leg of the Rowing World cup in Munich, the Irish quartet of Cormac Folan, Sean Jacob, Con Collis and Alan Martin missed out qualification for the 'A' final when they finished 5th in their semi.
Race winners and reigning world champions Great Britain, world bronze medalists Canada, and third place Slovenia go through to tomorrow's 'A' final.
The Irish quartet race in the 'B' final tomorrow at 8.24am Irish time.