Barry Murphy

Thomas Fannon Breaks Irish 50 Free National Record in Heats, 21.79

Ireland continues their strong showing at the Olympics as Fannon will mark their first ever semis appearance in the men’s 50 free.

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Tom Fannon E’ Il Primo Irlandese Sotto I 22″ Nei 50 Stile Libero

Tom Fannon, 25 anni, è diventato il primo irlandese a scendere sotto la barriera dei 22 secondi nei 50m stile libero maschili.

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Tom Fannon Downs Irish Supersuited 50 Free National Record

Now representing Ireland, Tom Fannon became the nation’s first-ever man to delve under the 22-second barrier in the 50m freestyle race.

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Donovan Named Director of Competitive Swimming for Jersey Wahoos

Jersey Wahoos announced the appointment of Paul Donovan as their new Director of Competitive Swimming, making him responsible leading and delivering the complete Wahoo program from lessons to the Senior National group.

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Irish Men Break 400 Medley National Record Twice On Last Day of Euros

Shane Ryan led the Irish 400 medley team to two national records on the final day of the European Championships in London.

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Irish National Record Holder Barry Murphy Announces Retirement

2012 Irish Olympian Barry Murphy has announced his retirement from international-level swimming.

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Neamt and Hyland Rack Up One More Win Each At Irish National Championships

Teammates Antoinette Neamt and Brendan Hyland collected three national championship titles…

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Former Aussie National Teamer Houghton Breaks Irish 50 Fly National Record on Day 2 of Nationals

Day 2 of the 2014 Irish National Championships saw the second butterfly National Record of the meet go down. Following…

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Hyland Breaks 200 Butterfly Record At Irish National Championships

Brendan Hyland was the standout performer on the first day of action securing the 200m Butterfly National Title in a new Irish Senior Record time of 1:58.68…

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Irish Nationals to Kick Off Thursday as Commonwealth Qualifying Month Continues

With Sycerika McMahon remaining in the U.S. to focus on her college exams, Irish Swimmer of the Year Fiona Doyle will take the full spotlight at the 2014 Irish National Championships.

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Magnussen Impressive in 100 freestyle win at French Open

Australian James Magnussen who leads the world in the 100 freestyle this year having posted a time of 47.53 in…

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Cielo, Manaudou, Magnussen to Square Off at French Open

Cesar Cielo is part of a very impressive men’s sprint field at the 2012 French Open. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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Swimming Ireland Adds Barry Murphy to 4-Swimmer Worlds Team

Bucking the standards that it had set headed into the year, Swimming Ireland has tabbed Barry Murphy as a surprise…

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Doyle Breaks McMahon’s National Record; Joins her on World Championships Roster

Fiona Doyle broke the Irish Record in the 100 meter breaststroke on Saturday, giving the country two qualifiers for the World Championships. (Photo: David Moll / University of Calgary)

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Hosszu Swims Two Lifetime Bests to Begin Irish Nationals

Katinka Hosszu dominated the day to begin the 2013 Irish National Championships in Dublin. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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