Three new Irish records for Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry after sensational weekend
Sligo’s Mona McSharry set three new national records after an incredible weekend at the Irish Open Championships. The Grange youngster, from the Marlins Club in Ballyshannon, posted new record times in the 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke. In winning all three events at the weekend, the 16-year-old also set times…
McSharry breaks another national junior record
Mona McSharry was in fine form at the opening day of the Irish Open Swimming Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin yesterday. The Grange youngster claimed a new Irish junior record in the 50 metres breaststroke. McSharry, who swims with the Marlins club in Ballyshannon broke Sycerika McMahon’s…
LISTEN BACK: Ballyshannon ice swimmer Sarah O’Malley-Daly
Ballyshannon’s Sarah O’Malley-Daly claimed a bronze medal at the World Championships In Ice Swimming in Germany in January. She spoke to Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox about the sport…
Five gold medals and three new records for Sligo’s Mona McSharry
It was another incredible weekend for Sligo’s Mona McSharry. The 16-year-old swimmer from Grange completed a breaststroke triple on Sunday at the Dave McCullagh/Swim Ulster International in Bangor, when she won gold in the 50m event in a time of 31.56 seconds. The Marlins Swimming Club member also took gold on Sunday…
Swim Ireland launch ‘Swim for a Mile Challenge’
Swim Ireland are delighted to launch the 2017 Swim for a Mile Challenge and announce Special Olympics Ireland as the Official Charity Partner. The challenge, which involves 10 weeks of training, gives participants the confidence and skills to reach the ultimate goal of swimming a mile while raising money for…
Sligo swimmer sets new records and claims seven medals at national championships
Sligo’s Mona McSharry was the star of the weekend at the Irish Open Short Course Championships in Lisburn. The Grange native, who swims with the Marlins Club in Ballyshannon, won seven gold medals and five national titles, and broke a number of national junior records in the process, while also…