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Silver for Offaly swimmer at Paralympics

OFFALY swimmer Nicole Turner has captured a silver medal in the Paralympics in Tokyo. Turner, from Garryhinch, Portarlington, took silver in her favourite event, the S6 50 metre butterfly on Monday morning. She finished a brilliant second to the ...

30 Aug 2021 at 12:28

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Offaly swimmers show quality in national schools championships

THERE was a great Offaly presence at the National Schools swimming competitions at the weekend with the Irish Minor Schools Championships taking place in the National Aquatic Centre on Saturday 25th March 2023 and the National Senior Schools ...

27 Mar 2023 at 15:23

Offaly Sport

Success for Offaly swimmers in Connacht Schools Championship

THERE was success for Offaly students at the Connaught Schools' Swimming Championship in Castlebar last Sunday. Darragh Rusk and Tom O 'Rourke represented their school Colaiste Cholim. Lucy O' Rourke represented Mucklagh School. Sasha ...

18 Feb 2022 at 13:55

Lifestyle

Team GB swimmers share their secrets to dealing with high-stakes stress

When thousands of spectators are laser-focused on your every move as prepare to dive into the pool at the Olympics, the mounting pressure must surely be overwhelming. However, the talented swimmers on Team GB’s aquatics team all have ...

04 Jul 2024 at 07:00

Offaly Life

Former Offaly footballer wins big endurance swimming race in Dublin

A FORMER Offaly footballer had a big win in a tough endurance swimming race in Dublin last weekend. Paul Mulvehill, a native of Ballycollin, Geashill, had a great win in the 104th Dublin City Liffey Swim, over a testing 2.2km course....

14 Sept 2024 at 23:15

National News

Tributes paid as famous songwriter Johnny Duhan named as Galway drowning victim

A man who died while swimming off the coast of Co Galway has been named as renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan. Taoiseach Simon Harris has led tributes to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy ...

12 Nov 2024 at 22:43

Lifestyle

Why do swimmers have circular marks on their bodies?

All eyes were glued to the swimmers who delivered some exhilarating performances at the La Defense Arena during the first weekend of the Paris Olympics, and you may have noticed that a few had circular marks on their backs. These ...

29 Jul 2024 at 13:31

Local News

Offaly swimmers show quality in national schools championships

THERE was a great Offaly presence at the National Schools swimming competitions with the Irish Minor Schools Championships taking place in the National Aquatic Centre and the National Senior Schools Interpros. Both events had ...

31 Mar 2023 at 20:31

National News

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen 'rushed to hospital' after falling unwell

Olympic swimming hero Daniel Wiffen had to be 'rushed to hospital' following an illness and looks set to miss today's homecoming in Dublin. Wiffen, who posted a message on X, he thanked everyone for reaching out and his ...

12 Aug 2024 at 09:48

National News

'Consider wearing a wetsuit' - Swimmers urged to stay safe in cold water this bank holiday

The Irish Coast Guard is warning swimmers in Waterford and other coastal areas to take care near water over the bank holiday weekend. The safety appeal - issued jointly by the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:38

National News

Two teenagers who died off Donegal coast named

A community has gathered in memory of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty off the coast of Donegal. Matt Sibanda, 18, and Emmaneul Familola, 16, were understood to be playing football on Saturday ...

11 May 2025 at 16:23

National News

Hundreds of plucky swimmers brave chilly sea for charity

Hundreds of plucky swimmers braved wintry temperatures to take a Christmas Day plunge in the sea in Dublin. Large crowds gathered at coastal spots across the city to kick off their festive celebrations with a ...

25 Dec 2022 at 14:15

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