McSharry misses out on World 200m final
Sligo’s Mona McSharry finished 15th quickest overall after Thursday’s semi-finals of the women’s 200 metres breaststroke at the World Swimming Championships in Japan. Swimming in the faster heat 1, McSharry started strongly and was in…
Gearóid McDaid reaches Eurosurf Grand Final
Sligo’s Gearóid McDaid has qualified for the Grand Final of the men’s event at the European Surfing Championships in Portugal. The championships, which are also known as Eurosurf 2023, are taking place in Santa Cruz.…
McSharry reaches World 200m semi-finals
Sligo’s Mona McSharry qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s 200 metres breaststroke at the World Swimming Championships in Japan following a top 16 finish in Thursday morning’s heats. McSharry, who narrowly missed out on…
McDaid bids for Grand Final at European Surfing Championships
Sligo pro surfer Gearoid McDaid will contest the Repechage finals of the men’s Longboard event at the European Surfing Championships, also known as Eurosurf 2023, at Praia De Santa Cruz in Portugal. McDaid and his…
Lucy Quinn starts for Ireland against Canada
Lucy Quinn, the Birmingham City player with strong Sligo family connections, has been named to start for the Republic of Ireland soccer team in Wednesday’s vital World Cup Group B game against Canada in Perth…
Mona McSharry 5th in World 100m breaststroke final
Sligo’s Mona McSharry finished fifth for Ireland in Wednesday’s final of the women’s 100 metres breaststroke at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. The 22-year-old was in a medal position for much of the…
Mona McSharry books Olympic qualification with new Irish record
Mona McSharry booked her place at the 2024 Olympic Games with a new Irish record at World Aquatics Championships. The Grange native won her 100m breaststroke heat in a time of 1:05.55 at the Championships…