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# 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'

Sat 8:30 AM 7,321 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 20,863 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 39,831 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 44,510 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 39,289 Views 19 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 31,848 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 8,707 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 8,110 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 13,528 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 2,163 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 4,898 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 7,885 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 21,984 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 32,827 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 6,197 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 4,318 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 2,177 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 2,229 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 6,538 Views 4 Comments

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

# swimming - Wednesday 8 August, 2018

From The42 Watson takes seventh place on senior international debut as McSharry misses out on European final Results

Watson takes seventh place on senior international debut as McSharry misses out on European final

Aug 8th 2018, 8:22 PM 4,882 Views No Comments

Tanya Watson improved on her score from earlier on Wednesday while Mona McSharry was unable to progress to the final.

From The42 Watson dives into European Championships final while McSharry advances to 50m breastroke semis Wrap

Watson dives into European Championships final while McSharry advances to 50m breastroke semis

Aug 8th 2018, 2:14 PM 3,785 Views 1 Comment

Both Tanya Watson and Mona McSharry will be in action in their finals later today at the European Swimming and Diving Championships.

# swimming - Sunday 5 August, 2018

From The42 Brilliant morning for Ireland in the pool as Ferguson, Ryan and Greene all book semi places Glasgow 2018

Brilliant morning for Ireland in the pool as Ferguson, Ryan and Greene all book semi places

Aug 5th 2018, 10:52 AM 4,771 Views 1 Comment

Eighteen-year-old Conor Ferguson and Shane Ryan into 100m backstroke semis, with Darragh Greene in 200m breaststroke semis.

# swimming - Friday 27 July, 2018

From The42 Here's the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired Semper Fi

Here's the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired

Jul 27th 2018, 11:39 PM 23,652 Views 1 Comment

Let’s go to the beach, beach!

# swimming - Monday 23 July, 2018

From The42 12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte slapped with 14-month ban for doping violation Punishment

12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte slapped with 14-month ban for doping violation

Jul 23rd 2018, 8:01 PM 29,050 Views 19 Comments

The US swimmer has been suspended over ‘use of a prohibited method’.

# swimming - Monday 9 July, 2018

Coast Guard rescues two swimmers who got into difficulty on Dublin beaches Howth

Coast Guard rescues two swimmers who got into difficulty on Dublin beaches

Jul 9th 2018, 7:55 AM 18,365 Views 7 Comments

The swimmers got into difficulty on Burrow Beach and Claremont Beach in Howth.

# swimming - Saturday 7 July, 2018

From The42 'I never like to use that word sacrifice. It's a choice' Huphup

'I never like to use that word sacrifice. It's a choice'

Jul 7th 2018, 7:00 AM 4,723 Views No Comments

Former Olympian Gavin Noble is part of the duo behind HupHup, a coaching team hoping to help Irish athletes reach an elite level.

# swimming - Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Poll: Have you had a swim in Irish waters this year? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Have you had a swim in Irish waters this year?

Jun 26th 2018, 9:37 AM 21,816 Views 53 Comments

Have you braved your local swimming spot yet?

# swimming - Monday 25 June, 2018

Two men drown in separate incidents over the weekend Drowning Deaths

Two men drown in separate incidents over the weekend

Jun 25th 2018, 9:22 AM 44,015 Views 16 Comments

The incidents occurred in Dun Laoghaire and Killybegs.

# swimming - Thursday 7 June, 2018

Swimmers at three Dublin beaches warned about potential wastewater contamination Bathing

Swimmers at three Dublin beaches warned about potential wastewater contamination

Jun 7th 2018, 7:51 PM 19,510 Views 42 Comments

Test results are due tomorrow which could give the green light again to swimmers.

From The42 Ireland's Oliver Dingley impresses in high finish at Diving World Cup Making A Splash

Ireland's Oliver Dingley impresses in high finish at Diving World Cup

Jun 7th 2018, 12:00 PM 2,298 Views 1 Comment

The 25-year-old finished in 7th place in China on Thursday.

# swimming - Tuesday 5 June, 2018

A Frenchman has begun his epic attempt to be the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean Human Endurance This post contains videos

A Frenchman has begun his epic attempt to be the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean

Jun 5th 2018, 4:33 PM 14,227 Views 18 Comments

Ben Lecomte’s swim between Tokyo and San Francisco will take between six to eight months.

# swimming - Tuesday 29 May, 2018

Warnings after swimmer injured at popular Dublin swimming spot Forty Foot

Warnings after swimmer injured at popular Dublin swimming spot

May 29th 2018, 7:23 AM 41,429 Views 11 Comments

The swimmer hit a rock a Dun Laoghaire’s Forty Foot and was treated at the scene.

# swimming - Wednesday 16 May, 2018

Here are the best and worst beaches in Ireland to go swimming Water Quality

Here are the best and worst beaches in Ireland to go swimming

May 16th 2018, 6:20 AM 87,910 Views 35 Comments

Seven coastal bathing waters have failed to meet the minimum standard.

# swimming - Friday 30 March, 2018

Spending your Easter weekend by the sea? Don't think twice if you see someone in trouble How To Save A Life

Spending your Easter weekend by the sea? Don't think twice if you see someone in trouble

Mar 30th 2018, 12:50 PM 7,731 Views 7 Comments

The Coast Guard has also urged people planning to go out on the water to make sure they are prepared.

# swimming - Friday 2 March, 2018

From The42 99-year-old swimmer smashes the 50m freestyle world record in Australia Age Is Just A Number This post contains videos

99-year-old swimmer smashes the 50m freestyle world record in Australia

Mar 2nd 2018, 10:33 AM 7,522 Views 8 Comments

George Corones beat the previous record in the 100 to 104 years category by 35 seconds.

# swimming - Friday 29 December, 2017

From The42 18 for 18: Swimming sensation Mona McSharry continues to ride on the crest of a wave Making Waves

18 for 18: Swimming sensation Mona McSharry continues to ride on the crest of a wave

Dec 29th 2017, 7:30 AM 1,900 Views 1 Comment

The 17-year-old World Junior champion swimmer is a strong prospect for Ireland in 2018.

# swimming - Saturday 23 December, 2017

From The42 ‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’ Highs And Lows

‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’

Dec 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM 49,387 Views 10 Comments

Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon chats to The42 about her decision to retire from the sport.

# swimming - Saturday 16 December, 2017

From The42 Mona McSharry breaks Irish record with fifth place finish in European final Success

Mona McSharry breaks Irish record with fifth place finish in European final

Dec 16th 2017, 6:19 PM 2,524 Views 2 Comments

The 17-year-old capped off an incredible year by setting a new Irish record in the 100m Breaststroke.

From The42 Jordan Sloan breaks third Irish record at European swimming championships Record Breaker

Jordan Sloan breaks third Irish record at European swimming championships

Dec 16th 2017, 1:42 PM 4,012 Views 2 Comments

The 24-year-old Bangor native set a new Irish record in the 100m Freestyle at the European Championships in Copenhagen.

# swimming - Friday 15 December, 2017

From The42 Sensational McSharry's star continues to rise as she reaches first senior final at Europeans 17 Again

Sensational McSharry's star continues to rise as she reaches first senior final at Europeans

Dec 15th 2017, 5:40 PM 3,647 Views 5 Comments

It’s been some year for the 17-year-old Sligo swimmer.

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