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Swim Ireland Appoint Andy Reid as New National Performance Director

  Swim Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Reid as the organisation’s new National Performance Director. Reid has been Interim National Performance Director since May 2025 and is the former Head of Performance Pathways & Operations, having worked in the Swim Ireland Performance team since 2010. He is also a former Irish international swimmer and represented Ireland […]

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Record Attendance at Swim Ulster Coaching Conference in Bangor

  The Swim Ulster Coaching Conference took place on Saturday, 10 January 2026, in Bangor, attracting a record number of coaches from across the province for a day of learning, collaboration and practical development. The event was hosted across two excellent venues, with Swim Ulster extending sincere thanks to Glenlola Collegiate and Bangor Aurora for

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Swim Ulster Announces Coach Developer Programme 2026

  Swim Ulster has confirmed that its third Coach Developer Programme will take place from March to December 2026, continuing its commitment to supporting and developing coaches across the province. The programme will offer a structured blend of practical experience and professional support. Coaches will take part in group coaching sessions at Swim Ulster events,

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Swim Ulster Annual Water Polo Conference 2026

  Our Swim Ulster Water Polo Conference, in partnership with Swim Ireland Education, took place at Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre on Saturday 3rd January 2026. The Conference was led by Ireland National Head Coach, Goran Sablic and with 29 Ulster & 1 Leinster coach registered, this was the highest attended conference in recent years by coaches.

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Walshe Secures Stunning Gold Medal in Poland

  Ireland’s Ellen Walshe has won a spectacular gold medal in the 200m Butterfly on the closing night of racing at the European Aquatics Championships in Poland bringing Ireland’s medal tally to seven, including three gold medals from Walshe (200m Butterfly) Daniel Wiffen (1500m Freestyle) and John Shortt (200m Backstroke), a silver medal from Walshe

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Stunning Silver and Brilliant Bronze for Walshe and Wiffen in Poland

  It was a super Saturday for Irish swimmers at the European Aquatics Championships (25m) in Poland tonight as Ellen Walshe and Daniel Wiffen brought Ireland’s medal haul to six including two gold from Wiffen (1500m Freestyle) and John Shortt (200m Backstroke), a silver from Walshe (200m IM) and three bronze from Daniel Wiffen (400m

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Walshe Advances to Another Final in Poland; McCartney Fifth and Shortt Seventh in European Finals

  Ireland’s Ellen Walshe has confirmed her place in the 200m Individual Medley Final at the European Aquatics Championships (25m) while Ellie McCartney was fifth in the 200m Breaststroke Final and John Shortt seventh in the 100m Backstroke Final in another new Irish Record. Walshe was impressive as she won the first semi-final of the

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