# Swimming

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# Howth

Coast Guard rescues two swimmers who got into difficulty on Dublin beaches

The swimmers got into difficulty on Burrow Beach and Claremont Beach in Howth.

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Jul 9th 2018, 7:55 AM

# huphup

'I never like to use that word sacrifice. It's a choice'

Former Olympian Gavin Noble is part of the duo behind HupHup, a coaching team hoping to help Irish athletes reach an elite level.

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Jul 7th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you had a swim in Irish waters this year?

Have you braved your local swimming spot yet?

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Jun 26th 2018, 9:37 AM

# drowning deaths

Two men drown in separate incidents over the weekend

The incidents occurred in Dun Laoghaire and Killybegs.

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Jun 25th 2018, 9:22 AM

# bathing

Swimmers at three Dublin beaches warned about potential wastewater contamination

Test results are due tomorrow which could give the green light again to swimmers.

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Jun 7th 2018, 7:51 PM

# Making A Splash

Ireland's Oliver Dingley impresses in high finish at Diving World Cup

The 25-year-old finished in 7th place in China on Thursday.

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Jun 7th 2018, 12:00 PM

# human endurance

A Frenchman has begun his epic attempt to be the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean

Ben Lecomte’s swim between Tokyo and San Francisco will take between six to eight months.

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Jun 5th 2018, 4:33 PM

# Forty Foot

Warnings after swimmer injured at popular Dublin swimming spot

The swimmer hit a rock a Dun Laoghaire’s Forty Foot and was treated at the scene.

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May 29th 2018, 7:23 AM

# Water quality

Here are the best and worst beaches in Ireland to go swimming

Seven coastal bathing waters have failed to meet the minimum standard.

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May 16th 2018, 6:20 AM

# how to save a life

Spending your Easter weekend by the sea? Don't think twice if you see someone in trouble

The Coast Guard has also urged people planning to go out on the water to make sure they are prepared.

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Mar 30th 2018, 12:50 PM

# age is just a number

99-year-old swimmer smashes the 50m freestyle world record in Australia

George Corones beat the previous record in the 100 to 104 years category by 35 seconds.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 10:33 AM

# Making waves

18 for 18: Swimming sensation Mona McSharry continues to ride on the crest of a wave

The 17-year-old World Junior champion swimmer is a strong prospect for Ireland in 2018.

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Dec 29th 2017, 7:30 AM

# highs and lows

‘I wasn’t planning to stop swimming… It was a pretty abrupt decision’

Irish Olympian Sycerika McMahon chats to The42 about her decision to retire from the sport.

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Dec 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM

# success

Mona McSharry breaks Irish record with fifth place finish in European final

The 17-year-old capped off an incredible year by setting a new Irish record in the 100m Breaststroke.

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Dec 16th 2017, 6:19 PM

# Record Breaker

Jordan Sloan breaks third Irish record at European swimming championships

The 24-year-old Bangor native set a new Irish record in the 100m Freestyle at the European Championships in Copenhagen.

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Dec 16th 2017, 1:42 PM

# 17 again

Sensational McSharry's star continues to rise as she reaches first senior final at Europeans

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

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Dec 15th 2017, 5:40 PM

# Record Breaker

Sloan breaks Irish record to secure European final spot

Jordan Sloan had a brilliant swim in Copenhagen this morning.

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Dec 14th 2017, 11:25 AM

# in the pool

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

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

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Dec 13th 2017, 5:54 PM

# Tragedy

Irishman drowns in Dutch seaside town

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

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Sep 1st 2017, 8:03 AM

# Dublin

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

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

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Aug 28th 2017, 10:16 PM

# 17 again

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

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

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Aug 28th 2017, 4:27 PM

# Gold Rush

Ireland's golden girl McSharry crowned world champion in Indianapolis

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

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Aug 27th 2017, 9:14 AM

# water safety

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

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

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Aug 26th 2017, 6:15 AM

# Making waves

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

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

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Aug 23rd 2017, 3:19 PM

# 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'

Fair.

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Aug 22nd 2017, 8:17 AM

# something in the water

Swimming ban in place at Dublin beach over animal contamination

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

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Aug 18th 2017, 9:56 PM

# Uneasy jet

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

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

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Aug 18th 2017, 8:03 AM

# get outa the water

Swimming ban at Sandymount Strand due to possible pollution

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

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Aug 15th 2017, 11:03 AM

# david gavin

'A gifted, humble, kind, person': Memorial to man who went missing after diving into Canadian lake

David Gavin from Castlebar in Mayo went missing at the end of June.

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Aug 2nd 2017, 7:32 PM

# History Books

Swimming has a new superstar - and his name is Caeleb Dressel

American bagged his seventh gold on the final day of the World Swimming Championships in Budapest.

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Jul 31st 2017, 12:00 PM

# bouncebackability

Lucky 13! Ledecky rebounds from first World Championship loss with US relay gold

That’s why she’s champion.

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Jul 27th 2017, 10:45 PM

# Swimming

American superstar Katie Ledecky suffers her first major loss in thrilling worlds final

World record holder Federica Pellegrini pulled off a late, late comeback in the 200m freestyle final.

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Jul 26th 2017, 6:35 PM

# fin

Michael Phelps loses to great white shark in virtual race

‘Will there ever be a boy born who can swim as fast as a shark?’

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Jul 24th 2017, 8:11 AM

# RIP

Teenage boy drowns after accident at River Shannon harbour

Emergency services were called shortly after 5pm.

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Jul 18th 2017, 9:01 PM

# rain or shine

The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'

We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.

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Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM

# Missing

Irish GAA player who went missing while swimming in Canada named locally

His family has since flown over to Canada.

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Jul 3rd 2017, 10:28 AM

# British Columbia

Search underway for Irishman who went missing while swimming in Canada

The man was swimming with friends on Friday afternoon.

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Jul 2nd 2017, 4:57 PM

# Take a Bow

More success for Ireland at European Junior Championships

Conor Ferguson’s silver medal continues a fantastic few days after Mona McSharry’s recent triumphs.

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Jul 1st 2017, 10:17 PM

# Sweet 16

Second European medal of the week for Irish teen as she breaks another senior record

Mona McSharry claimed silver in the 200m Breastroke at the European Junior Championships, to add to Wednesday’s gold medal.

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Jun 30th 2017, 6:00 PM

# feat

Joy as Irish teen wins gold medal at European Junior Championships

Mona McSharry claimed victory in the 50m Breaststroke final in Israel earlier today.

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Jun 28th 2017, 9:35 PM