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# 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 21,908 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 32,788 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 6,191 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 4,311 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 2,176 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 2,221 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 6,522 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 4,857 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 3,780 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 4,765 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 23,581 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 29,047 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 18,346 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 4,676 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 21,812 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 43,969 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 19,498 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 2,296 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 14,218 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 41,347 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 87,860 Views 37 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 7,730 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 7,520 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 1,885 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 49,327 Views 9 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 2,523 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 4,003 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 3,642 Views 5 Comments

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

# swimming - Thursday 14 December, 2017

From The42 Sloan breaks Irish record to secure European final spot Record Breaker

Sloan breaks Irish record to secure European final spot

Dec 14th 2017, 11:25 AM 4,190 Views 2 Comments

Jordan Sloan had a brilliant swim in Copenhagen this morning.

# swimming - Wednesday 13 December, 2017

From The42 Teen prodigy McSharry falls short on busy day for Team Ireland at European Champs In The Pool

Teen prodigy McSharry falls short on busy day for Team Ireland at European Champs

Dec 13th 2017, 5:54 PM 3,648 Views 1 Comment

Herself and Alex Murphy failed to advance to the 50m breaststroke finals while Jordan Sloan set a new Irish senior record.

# swimming - Friday 1 September, 2017

Irishman drowns in Dutch seaside town Tragedy

Irishman drowns in Dutch seaside town

Sep 1st 2017, 8:03 AM 27,879 Views No Comments

Local media reports say that he had gone swimming in the early hours of the morning.

# swimming - Monday 28 August, 2017

Swimming ban extended at Loughshinny due to 'unacceptable levels of contamination' Dublin

Swimming ban extended at Loughshinny due to 'unacceptable levels of contamination'

Aug 28th 2017, 10:16 PM 10,605 Views 3 Comments

The extended ban on swimming is likely to last at least 72 hours.

From The42 McSharry keeps on winning as she storms into another final at World Championships 17 Again

McSharry keeps on winning as she storms into another final at World Championships

Aug 28th 2017, 4:27 PM 3,050 Views 4 Comments

Bangor swimmer Conor Ferguson is also in action in the 200m backstroke final tonight.

# swimming - Sunday 27 August, 2017

From The42 Ireland's golden girl McSharry crowned world champion in Indianapolis Gold Rush

Ireland's golden girl McSharry crowned world champion in Indianapolis

Aug 27th 2017, 9:14 AM 8,053 Views 4 Comments

The 17-year-old added to her growing medal haul last night.

# swimming - Saturday 26 August, 2017

'They could have lethal consequences': Warnings issued over new mermaid craze Water Safety

'They could have lethal consequences': Warnings issued over new mermaid craze

Aug 26th 2017, 6:15 AM 58,212 Views 34 Comments

There has been an increased trend of the use of mermaid tails while swimming in the UK.

# swimming - Wednesday 23 August, 2017

From The42 Gold for Ireland! Shane Ryan storms to glory at the World University Games Making Waves This post contains videos

Gold for Ireland! Shane Ryan storms to glory at the World University Games

Aug 23rd 2017, 3:19 PM 3,763 Views 1 Comment

Ryan set a new Irish record and pocketed Ireland’s second-ever swimming gold at the Games in Taipei.

# swimming - Tuesday 22 August, 2017

From The Daily Edge The Forty Foot got a great shoutout in the New York Times as one of the 'best places to swim in the world' Always Really Cold

The Forty Foot got a great shoutout in the New York Times as one of the 'best places to swim in the world'

Aug 22nd 2017, 8:17 AM 5,669 Views 1 Comment

Fair.

# swimming - Friday 18 August, 2017

Swimming ban in place at Dublin beach over animal contamination Something In The Water

Swimming ban in place at Dublin beach over animal contamination

Aug 18th 2017, 9:56 PM 23,888 Views 15 Comments

The results of a routine sample showed a deterioration in the water quality.

Swimmers 'terrified' as jet skis speed around them in Dun Laoghaire Uneasy Jet

Swimmers 'terrified' as jet skis speed around them in Dun Laoghaire

Aug 18th 2017, 8:03 AM 32,095 Views 55 Comments

The Coast Guard said that it received a number of calls about the vehicles at Seapoint yesterday evening.

# swimming - Tuesday 15 August, 2017

Swimming ban at Sandymount Strand due to possible pollution Get Outa The Water

Swimming ban at Sandymount Strand due to possible pollution

Aug 15th 2017, 11:03 AM 11,677 Views 14 Comments

A special advisory notice has also been issued for Velvet Strand in Portmarnock.

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