Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ryan had set a national record in the heats

Ryan falls short in men's 50m freestyle European final

Shane Ryan finished a disapointing eighth in the final of the men's 50m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships in Belgrade in 22.17 seconds, slower than the Irish record time he set in the heats.

Swimming • 23 Jun 24

Ellen Walshe was the star of the show securing a second Olympic qualifying time in the 400m individual medley.

Walshe doubles up for Paris with required 400 IM time

Ellen Walshe starred on the final day of competition at the Irish Open Championships and Olympic Trials as the Templeogue swimmer secured a second Olympic qualification time in the 400m Individual Medley.

Swimming • 27 May 24

Shortt breaks record but misses out on Olympic time

John Shortt and Calum Bain were among those who just missed out securing their places at the Paris Olympics on day three of the Irish Open and Olympic trials at the National Aquatic Centre.

Swimming • 24 May 24

Updated Irish records fall at the European Short Course C'shps

Irish swimmers set four new national records and had five European top-ten finishes, with Ellen Walshe finishing fourth in the 100m butterfly final.

Swimming • 09 Dec 23

Shane Ryan finished fifth in the final of the men's 50m backstroke

Ryan fifth in backstroke final, Fannon breaks record

Shane Ryan finished fifth in the final of the 50m backstroke at the European Short Course in Romania.

Swimming • 08 Dec 23

Daniel Wiffen set three national records in just over 24 hours

Irish records fall on stellar weekend for Daniel Wiffen

Daniel Wiffen has enjoyed a prolific weekend at the Scottish Short Course Championships, where he smashed three Irish records in the 1500m, 800m, and the 400m individual medley.

Swimming • 11 Dec 22