Author name: MarkSwimUlster

  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 […]

  The Swim Ulster Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 7pm by Zoom.   Information relating to the AGM has been sent to all Club Secretaries today. Clubs are asked to ensure this information is shared with their members as appropriate.

  Swim Ulster has made the decision to discontinue use of our X account. This decision reflects our commitment to integrity and to safeguarding our organisation and members, in light of concerns regarding the platform’s ethos, its lack of adequate controls, and the current implementation of Grok AI. At present, the platform no longer aligns

  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,

  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

  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

  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

  Having won 1500m Freestyle gold on Thursday night, European Champion Daniel Wiffen was back in action in the 800m Freestyle on Friday morning, securing his place in Saturday’s Final and an opportunity to defend the title he won in 2023. Wiffen, the World Record holder in the event in 7:20.46, clocked 7:34.60 in this