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# swimming - Thursday 12 September, 2019

72-hour swimming ban in place at Balbriggan beach due to 'unacceptable levels of bacteria' Dublin

72-hour swimming ban in place at Balbriggan beach due to 'unacceptable levels of bacteria'

Sep 12th 2019, 7:48 AM 13,011 Views 10 Comments

Swimming in the water may cause illness, Fingal County Council has warned.

# swimming - Saturday 17 August, 2019

Man dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Clare coast Coast Guard

Man dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Clare coast

Updated Aug 17th 2019, 1:23 PM 34,987 Views 3 Comments

The man, aged 71, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick.

# swimming - Tuesday 13 August, 2019

10 people airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty swimming off Donegal coast Coast Guard

10 people airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty swimming off Donegal coast

Aug 13th 2019, 7:00 PM 30,940 Views 6 Comments

Five other people were also rescued this afternoon.

# swimming - Saturday 10 August, 2019

Bathing bans at the Forty Foot and other Dublin beaches extended until Monday Dublin

Bathing bans at the Forty Foot and other Dublin beaches extended until Monday

Aug 10th 2019, 1:33 PM 14,838 Views 11 Comments

The bans follow heavy rainfall on Thursday night and Friday morning.

# swimming - Saturday 3 August, 2019

This Dublin man won the Liffey Swim 50 years ago ... today he's returning to take part alongside his children 1969 To 2019

This Dublin man won the Liffey Swim 50 years ago ... today he's returning to take part alongside his children

Aug 3rd 2019, 7:30 AM 36,632 Views 17 Comments

Dublin City Liffey Swim will celebrate its 100th year today.

# swimming - Sunday 28 July, 2019

From The42 Olympic hopefuls smash sixth Irish record as attention switches to Tokyo 2020 qualification Record Breakers

Olympic hopefuls smash sixth Irish record as attention switches to Tokyo 2020 qualification

Jul 28th 2019, 12:51 PM 8,190 Views 2 Comments

The Irish men’s medley team set a new record on the final day of the FINA World Swimming Championships.

# swimming - Friday 26 July, 2019

From The42 Mayne storms to her second medal at the European Youth Olympics Back To Back In Baku

Mayne storms to her second medal at the European Youth Olympics

Jul 26th 2019, 7:27 PM 4,689 Views 1 Comment

Another bronze in the pool brings the Irish medal haul to four.

# swimming - Thursday 25 July, 2019

From The42 Phelps hails 'incredible' 19-year-old who smashed his longstanding world record Bittersweet Symphony

Phelps hails 'incredible' 19-year-old who smashed his longstanding world record

Jul 25th 2019, 8:57 AM 5,931 Views 1 Comment

‘My hat’s off to him,’ the American great said of Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak.

# swimming - Wednesday 24 July, 2019

From The42 Phelps' longstanding 200m butterfly world record smashed by teenager Milak Fly Fly Away This post contains videos

Phelps' longstanding 200m butterfly world record smashed by teenager Milak

Jul 24th 2019, 3:32 PM 8,787 Views 5 Comments

‘It’s a tremendous honour to beat such a great men’s world record,’ said the Hungarian youngster.

From The42 Mayne adds to Ireland's medal tally with bronze in Baku Medal Alert

Mayne adds to Ireland's medal tally with bronze in Baku

Jul 24th 2019, 3:12 PM 3,187 Views 1 Comment

The Templeogue native produced a fantastic final swim and finished just three seconds behind runner-up, Justine Delmas.

# swimming - Tuesday 23 July, 2019

From The42 Podium drama as rival refuses to stand alongside controversial Olympic champion Silent Protest This post contains videos

Podium drama as rival refuses to stand alongside controversial Olympic champion

Jul 23rd 2019, 4:38 PM 11,685 Views 1 Comment

It got heated as Britain’s Duncan Scott declined to shake the hand of Chinese star Sun Yang, who has been branded a ‘drug cheat’.

# swimming - Sunday 21 July, 2019

From The42 Darragh Greene secures Olympic qualification time as Longford swimmer set for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Darragh Greene secures Olympic qualification time as Longford swimmer set for Tokyo 2020

Jul 21st 2019, 11:22 AM 4,529 Views 2 Comments

Greene’s time in South Korea pre-validates him for the 2020 Games in Tokyo next summer.

# swimming - Friday 5 July, 2019

Water Safety Ireland issue warning to swimmers as warm temperatures continue Swims

Water Safety Ireland issue warning to swimmers as warm temperatures continue

Jul 5th 2019, 10:04 PM 20,977 Views 27 Comments

The latest figures show that 103 people drowned in Ireland last year.

# swimming - Friday 28 June, 2019

Girl (14) who was pulled out to sea off Co Louth dies in hospital Louth

Girl (14) who was pulled out to sea off Co Louth dies in hospital

Updated Jun 28th 2019, 8:14 PM 71,542 Views 42 Comments

The incident happened off Termonfeckin beach.

# swimming - Thursday 30 May, 2019

The 9 at 9: Thursday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

May 30th 2019, 7:53 AM 7,864 Views No Comments

Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

# swimming - Sunday 26 May, 2019

From The42 'The accent is usually the big thing. There will always be people who have something to say about it' Interview

'The accent is usually the big thing. There will always be people who have something to say about it'

May 26th 2019, 9:04 AM 13,374 Views No Comments

Irish Olympic hopeful Clare Cryan talks to The42 about identity, athlete burnout and diving’s growth in Ireland.

# swimming - Thursday 23 May, 2019

From The42 'We didn’t have the facilities that athletes needed. Now, Ireland is beginning to look after its own' Rising Star

'We didn’t have the facilities that athletes needed. Now, Ireland is beginning to look after its own'

May 23rd 2019, 9:46 AM 4,364 Views No Comments

Multiple Irish record holder Darragh Greene has welcomed the growth of swimming in Ireland over the past five years.

# swimming - Wednesday 22 May, 2019

From The42 Olympic swimming champion retires at 22 after missing 3 doping tests Wave Goodbye

Olympic swimming champion retires at 22 after missing 3 doping tests

May 22nd 2019, 12:15 PM 30,951 Views 17 Comments

Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte is ending her career in the sport.

# swimming - Monday 20 May, 2019

Here's the map of Irish Blue Flag beaches for 2019 Swim Time

Here's the map of Irish Blue Flag beaches for 2019

May 20th 2019, 4:24 PM 48,915 Views 13 Comments

A total of 88 swimming spots received the accolade this year.

# swimming - Friday 19 April, 2019

Opinion: 'Sometimes it just takes a little moment of courage to change your life forever' Opinion

Opinion: 'Sometimes it just takes a little moment of courage to change your life forever'

Apr 19th 2019, 7:00 AM 48,760 Views 12 Comments

‘One day I realised I didn’t want to hide my arm anymore. I didn’t want to be ashamed of my body. I wanted to embrace it,’ writes Paralympian Ellen Keane.

# swimming - Sunday 31 March, 2019

From The42 It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week Picture This

It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week

Mar 31st 2019, 8:30 PM 10,828 Views 1 Comment

All the action from a different angle.

# swimming - Saturday 19 January, 2019

From The42 'Any athlete that wants to compete at senior international level and leaves Ireland now - I think they’re making a huge mistake' Tokyo 2020

'Any athlete that wants to compete at senior international level and leaves Ireland now - I think they’re making a huge mistake'

Jan 19th 2019, 8:30 AM 7,753 Views No Comments

Swim Ireland’s National Performance Director Jon Rudd talks about the changes to Irish swimming since his appointment after the Rio Olympics.

# swimming - Thursday 10 January, 2019

Woman and child rushed to hospital after being bitten by shark Australia

Woman and child rushed to hospital after being bitten by shark

Jan 10th 2019, 7:11 AM 21,024 Views 9 Comments

Local media said the victims were a woman and young child playing in the shallow waters of the island’s Catseye Beach.

# swimming - Tuesday 1 January, 2019

From The42 ‘I’m quite a quiet person’ - The Irish teen sensation who can’t stop breaking records Potential

‘I’m quite a quiet person’ - The Irish teen sensation who can’t stop breaking records

Jan 1st 2019, 5:00 PM 40,436 Views 6 Comments

Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry looks back on her highs and lows of 2018.

# swimming - Tuesday 25 December, 2018

Photos: Festive swimmers brave the Forty Foot for annual Christmas dive Festive Swim

Photos: Festive swimmers brave the Forty Foot for annual Christmas dive

Updated Dec 25th 2018, 3:07 PM 44,636 Views 23 Comments

It wasn’t too cold outside as the Forty Foot drew dozens of festive swimmers today.

# swimming - Monday 24 December, 2018

Planning on a Christmas day swim? Here's how to stay safe Brave The Waves

Planning on a Christmas day swim? Here's how to stay safe

Dec 24th 2018, 9:00 PM 39,411 Views 23 Comments

Irish Water Safety is warning that cold water immersion and hypothermia can overwhelm even the fittest of swimmers.

# swimming - Saturday 22 December, 2018

From The42 'Sure I have an American accent, but I'm all Irish blood. I'm Irish and I'll believe that right until the day I die' Record Breaker This post contains videos

'Sure I have an American accent, but I'm all Irish blood. I'm Irish and I'll believe that right until the day I die'

Dec 22nd 2018, 9:35 AM 32,039 Views 10 Comments

Swimmer Shane Ryan reflects on winning Ireland’s first ever World Swimming Championships medal.

# swimming - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

From The42 Former world and Olympic champion retires from swimming aged 23 Missy Franklin

Former world and Olympic champion retires from swimming aged 23

Dec 19th 2018, 6:36 PM 8,711 Views 5 Comments

‘I’m ready to not be in pain every day,’ Missy Franklin said in an open letter.

# swimming - Saturday 15 December, 2018

From The42 Shane Ryan breaks another Irish record but misses out on 100m freestyle final in China Strong Performance

Shane Ryan breaks another Irish record but misses out on 100m freestyle final in China

Updated Dec 15th 2018, 1:15 PM 8,131 Views 4 Comments

The 24-year-old swam an impressive time once again but it wasn’t enough to put him through to the final.

# swimming - Friday 14 December, 2018

From The42 Ireland's Ryan claims world bronze in 50m backstroke final Medal Alert

Ireland's Ryan claims world bronze in 50m backstroke final

Dec 14th 2018, 12:56 PM 13,554 Views 9 Comments

Setting a new Irish record, the 24-year-old was home in a time of 22.76 in China.

# swimming - Thursday 13 December, 2018

From The42 Ireland's Shane Ryan books worlds final spot with new Irish record time Swimming

Ireland's Shane Ryan books worlds final spot with new Irish record time

Dec 13th 2018, 1:20 PM 2,176 Views 1 Comment

The 24-year-old finished third in his 50m backstroke semi-final in China today.

# swimming - Saturday 8 December, 2018

From The42 Sligo's 18-year-old swimming sensation breaks fourth Irish senior record in three days Record Breaker

Sligo's 18-year-old swimming sensation breaks fourth Irish senior record in three days

Dec 8th 2018, 3:47 PM 4,956 Views 2 Comments

Mona McSharry is having a week to remember at the Irish Short-Course Swimming Championships in Antrim.

# swimming - Friday 7 December, 2018

From The42 18-year-old swimming prodigy Mona McSharry breaks three Irish records within the space of 24 hours Teenage Dreams

18-year-old swimming prodigy Mona McSharry breaks three Irish records within the space of 24 hours

Dec 7th 2018, 6:40 PM 7,976 Views 2 Comments

There was joy elsewhere at the event for Bangor swimmer Jack McMillan.

# swimming - Saturday 1 September, 2018

Swimmers take part in the 99th Dublin City Liffey Swim Brave Souls

Swimmers take part in the 99th Dublin City Liffey Swim

Sep 1st 2018, 6:17 PM 22,377 Views 19 Comments

The first race took place in 1920.

# swimming - Sunday 19 August, 2018

Dog owners warned about toxic algal scums after reported dog poisonings in the west Animal Safety

Dog owners warned about toxic algal scums after reported dog poisonings in the west

Aug 19th 2018, 6:31 AM 33,014 Views 5 Comments

Autopsies were not able to determine if algae was to blame for the dog deaths.

# swimming - Saturday 18 August, 2018

From The42 Saving a life more important than a gold medal - Michael Phelps Perspective

Saving a life more important than a gold medal - Michael Phelps

Aug 18th 2018, 4:29 PM 6,223 Views No Comments

The US swimmer has spoken before of falling into depression after each Olympics.

# swimming - Wednesday 15 August, 2018

From The42 'I wasn't expecting it!' - PB at Europeans and Leaving Cert results on the same day Going Swimmingly This post contains videos

'I wasn't expecting it!' - PB at Europeans and Leaving Cert results on the same day

Aug 15th 2018, 1:06 PM 4,335 Views 1 Comment

It was a busy morning for Cork’s Sean O’Riordan.

# swimming - Monday 13 August, 2018

From The42 Irish trio reach finals as European Para Swimming Champs open in Dublin Swimming

Irish trio reach finals as European Para Swimming Champs open in Dublin

Aug 13th 2018, 7:21 PM 2,179 Views No Comments

Europe’s best are in Ireland this week.

# swimming - Sunday 12 August, 2018

From The42 'I want to show everybody what I can do': Ireland's swimmers bidding for European glory in Dublin Swimming This post contains videos

'I want to show everybody what I can do': Ireland's swimmers bidding for European glory in Dublin

Aug 12th 2018, 7:00 AM 2,251 Views 1 Comment

The National Aquatic Centre welcomes over 500 athletes from 40 countries this week.

# swimming - Thursday 9 August, 2018

From The42 'Absolutely devastated:' Oliver Dingley explains illness which forced him to withdraw from 3m event European Championships This post contains videos

'Absolutely devastated:' Oliver Dingley explains illness which forced him to withdraw from 3m event

Updated Aug 9th 2018, 12:40 PM 6,589 Views 4 Comments

The Irish diver was suffering from stomach cramps over the last two days.

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