Courtesy: Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland is proud to announce the selection of the under-18 boys’ Water Polo Squad that will represent the nation at the upcoming European Aquatics Water Polo Championships, taking place from 18th to 24th August 2025 in Rio Maior, Portugal.
Following a selection process and months of dedicated preparation, National Head Coach Goran Sablic has confirmed the final squad of 14 athletes and 4 team staff who will represent Ireland in this prestigious continental competition.
Over the next two months, the squad will continue working together with several intensive national programme training sessions as they make their final preparations for these significant international championships.
Speaking on the selection, National Head Coach Goran Sablic said, “The upcoming tournament presents a significant opportunity for our national team to compete against the top teams in Europe and showcase their full potential.
Given that the season has concluded for all clubs, the selected players will need to dedicate themselves to intensive training under the guidance of our experienced national coaches. This period will allow the coaching team to challenge the players, further develop their capabilities, and ensure they are in peak condition to represent the country and deliver exciting matches for us to watch.”
Speaking on the selection, Eoin Bridgeman, the selected Head Coach for the boys squad, said, “This group has shown great commitment and progress over the past number of months, and we believe we have a strong squad capable of competing at this level. We’re looking forward to the next few weeks training together as a squad and getting ready to represent Ireland at the tournament.”
Selected Athletes:
- Antonio Cascante – St Vincents
- Michael Cunningham-Smyth – Corrib
- Michael Dempsey – Corrib
- Mark Morissey – Clonard
- Paddy Cunningham-Smyth – Corrib
- Kyle Cosgrove – Corrib
- Fionn Byrne – St Vincents
- Daniel Egan – St Vincents
- Ethan Noonan – St Vincents
- Finn Gary – Clonard
- Shane Killian – Athlone
- Finn Donnelly – Cathal Brugha
- Julian Drum – Sandycove
- Nara Coll – Corrib
Selected Team Staff:
Head Coach: Eoin Bridgeman
Assistant Coach: Joe Cosgrove
Assistant Coach: Cillian Colvin
Team Manager: Oonagh Gary
