Swimming

Swimming
Daniel Wiffen splits with coach and set to return to Ireland as main base
North America
‘You’re truly sick’ – Simone Biles in transgender war of words with swimmer
Irish News
Former Swim Ireland national performance director accused of ‘bullying’ and ‘weight-shaming’ during previous role
Paralympics
‘You always have something to strive for’ – Róisín Ní Ríain looks to build on Paris medals by hitting peak at World Para Championships

Ellie McCartney secures World Championship time as Ellen Walshe lowers freestyle record
Tue 15 Apr 2025 at 20:40
John Shortt blasts another record as Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry strike gold
Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 22:35
Daniel Wiffen posts Irish record on way to 800m freestyle victory
Sun 13 Apr 2025 at 23:45
Swimming the big winner as funding for Ireland’s high-performance athletes increases to €27m
Thu 27 Mar 2025 at 03:30
‘The system is wrong, the system doesn’t work’ – Martin McGann believes Swim Ireland’s coaching structure is broken
Sun 19 Jan 2025 at 03:30
It’s the near misses, not the medals, that will keep fueling the fire for Róisín Ní Riain
Mon 30 Dec 2024 at 03:30
Exclusive | ‘I don’t really think about the Olympics anymore’ – Ireland’s gold star Daniel Wiffen has already parked Paris and is eyeing LA 2028
Tue 24 Dec 2024 at 03:30
Shane Ryan claims brilliant World Championship bronze in Budapest
Fri 13 Dec 2024 at 21:37
Shane Ryan breaks his own record to reach 100m freestyle semi at Short-Course World Championships in Budapest
Wed 11 Dec 2024 at 11:42
Ellen Walshe breaks two Irish short-course records as she qualifies for a semi-final and final at World Championships
Tue 10 Dec 2024 at 12:41

Swimming

Daniel Wiffen splits with coach and set to return to Ireland as main base

‘You’re truly sick’ – Simone Biles in transgender war of words with swimmer

Former Swim Ireland national performance director accused of ‘bullying’ and ‘weight-shaming’ during previous role

‘You always have something to strive for’ – Róisín Ní Ríain looks to build on Paris medals by hitting peak at World Para Championships

Ellie McCartney secures World Championship time as Ellen Walshe lowers freestyle record

John Shortt blasts another record as Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry strike gold

Daniel Wiffen posts Irish record on way to 800m freestyle victory

Swimming the big winner as funding for Ireland’s high-performance athletes increases to €27m

‘The system is wrong, the system doesn’t work’ – Martin McGann believes Swim Ireland’s coaching structure is broken

It’s the near misses, not the medals, that will keep fueling the fire for Róisín Ní Riain

Exclusive | ‘I don’t really think about the Olympics anymore’ – Ireland’s gold star Daniel Wiffen has already parked Paris and is eyeing LA 2028

Shane Ryan claims brilliant World Championship bronze in Budapest

Shane Ryan breaks his own record to reach 100m freestyle semi at Short-Course World Championships in Budapest

Ellen Walshe breaks two Irish short-course records as she qualifies for a semi-final and final at World Championships

Ellen Keane says Paralympic Games coverage ‘could be better’ – and she fears children are missing out on sport as technology takes over

New national swimming strategy to build on Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry’s success at Paris Olympics

More success for Irish in pool as Ellen Walshe qualifies for 200m Individual Medley semi-final

Daniel Wiffen inspires next generation of swimmers

‘Boom, every four years the whole world gets to see it’ – Swim Ireland’s Jon Rudd on what’s needed to build on success

This is not an overnight success - Ireland swim boss

‘We’re over the moon’ – Daniel Wiffen's parents react to Olympic gold medal win for Ireland

‘Now I can say I’m one of the best ever’ – Olympic hero Daniel Wiffen savours moment after claiming gold in Paris

Men’s triathlon postponed due to water quality in the Seine

‘A big old family squeeze’ – Mona McSharry’s mother describes moment Sligo swimmer claimed Ireland’s first medal of Paris Olympics

Stars aligning for Daniel Wiffen as Irish ace bids for medal in 800m final

From nearly quitting the sport to a podium in Paris: Mona McSharry’s journey to becoming an Olympic bronze medallist hasn’t been linear

Irish swimmer Mona McSharry on making history with Olympic bronze in 100m breaststroke – ‘Wow, this is actually happening’

Excellent morning for Ireland in pool as Daniel Wiffen and Ellen Walshe make finals with Danielle Hill into semi

Big day in the pool and ring for Team Ireland

‘I can tweak something that will help me finish a little bit stronger’ – More to come from Mona McSharry in semi-final

‘I’ve got this great confidence behind me, I’ve got my brother. That’s all I need’ - Swimmer Daniel Wiffen on aiming for Olympic gold in Paris

Shane Ryan to become three-time Olympian but misses out on individual race as Ireland team named

‘The devil is in the detail’ – Sport Ireland waits for Wada review of China doping scandal

‘It’s special after what has been a crazy night’ – Brilliant silver medal for Danielle Hill at European Championships

‘That was goosebumps right there’ – Danielle Hill wins sensational gold for Ireland at European Championships

Jack McMillan aiming for Olympic glory after switching allegiance from Ireland to Team GB

Strong showing from Clare Cryan and Nathan Wiffen at European Aquatics Championships

‘I’m more motivated now’ – Nasty fracture doesn’t derail Barry McClements’ Paris quest

Ellen Walshe and Danielle Hill qualify for second swimming events at Paris Olympics

Tom Fannon beats his own record as Ireland’s fastest ever swimmer to claim Olympic qualification in 50m Freestyle

Max McCusker sets a new Irish record in 100m butterfly at Irish Open as he aims for Olympic time

‘Since I’ve gotten older I see the more serious side’ – Swimmer Nicole Turner embracing the pressure as Paris looms

Wiffen twins’ identical ambition – Daniel needs Nathan to qualify for Olympics: ‘It would be more beneficial for me’

Performance director of Swim Ireland calls for ‘thorough and independent’ investigation into Chinese doping controversy

Paul Kimmage: China crisis silence clashes with pursuit of clean sport

Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner add bronze medals to their haul at European Para-Swimming Championships

Gold for Nicole Turner and bronze for Dearbhaile Brady in 50m freestyle at European Championships

Róisín Ní Riain storms home to capture second European Championships gold

Limerick teen Róisín Ní Riain takes gold at Para Swimming European Championships

From school to the pool: The Limerick teenage prodigy aiming for Paris glory

‘I want to be on the podium. My goal is an Olympic medal’ – Irish swimming sensation Daniel Wiffen

Victoria Catterson says it would be ‘indescribable’ to be part of history-making Irish women’s relay team in Paris

Mona McSharry becomes second woman in history to break 56 seconds in 100m breaststroke at US event

‘I was dying’ – Daniel Wiffen hails support after powering to 1,500m gold at World Championships

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