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Do not swim notice at popular local recreational spot
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (221+ words) Westmeath Independent To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior…...
Preparing for his fourth Jim O???Connor Castle to Castle Swim this weekend
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1259+ words) After taking up swimming as an adult following cancer surgery, John Ryan has become one of the familiar faces of the Jim O’Connor Memorial Castle-to-Castle Swim — and is now building towards some of open water’s toughest challenges. When John lines…...
McSharry into 50m breaststroke semi-finals, Wiffen in 1500m freestyle final
4+ week, 1+ day ago (105+ words) There has been more medal glory for Team Ireland at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris on Saturday. Ellen Walshe has won a gold medal in the women's 200 metres individual medley. The Dublin swimmer has now claimed two gold medals…...