It was a busy Sunday morning, 12th July as 189 swimmers competed in races starting with 53 juniors taking part in the Junior Sprints;
Under 6 Boys: 1st Kian Copeland 2nd Bill Guinan 3rd Conor Marah.
Under 6 Girls: 1st Mei Wilson 2nd Taelor Sherry 3rd Tara O’Neill.
Under 8 Boys: 1st Andriy Kravachenko 2nd Jacob Fry 3rd Chris Huilin.
Under 8 Girls: 1st Anya Wilson 2nd Ruby Hasler 3rd Jill Connolly.
Under 10 Boys: 1st Charlie Brennan 2nd Brian Johnston 3rd Hari Armstrong.
Under 10 Girls: 1st Saoirse Dolan 2nd Eadaoin O’Keane 3rd Kelly O’Neill.
Under 12 Boys: 1st Charlie Pearse 2nd Ben Lawless 3rd Chris Bouchier.
Under 12 Girls: 1st Lauren Hasler 2nd Robyn Johnston 3rd Maya Gaynor.
The Junior Challenge had a field of 21 swimmers 1st Sienna Brenna 2nd Kirsty Dunne 3rd Robyn Johnston.
Next up were the Intermediates, swimming for the Coello cup, sponsored by the Sheeky family, a race 550 metres long with 19 swimmers; 1st Abi Smith 2nd Charlie Pearse and 3rd Maya Flynn.
There were 12 youths competing over a course 900 metres long: 1st Ciara Hannon 2nd Patrick Keogh 3rd Emma Smith. There was a field of 95 seniors, swimming for the Phil Healy cup. It was a long course of approximately 1050 metres. Jimmy Duffy swam a great race to take first place, with Vicky Johnston in second and Shay Jameson in third place.
It’s another busy week ahead with racing starting on Tuesday at 18.45 with the Across the Harbour sponsored by The Kristiansen Family and at 19.15 the Seniors swim their across the Harbour. Racing for Thursday 16th July 18.45 Conway Cup (Junior Relay) 19.00 –One Hundred Yard dash- Youths and 19.15 One Hundred Yard dash – senior. Racing for Sunday 19th July starts at 10.15am Junior Sprints, 10.30am Junior Challenge, and 11 am Intermediate – Shannen May memorial cup, 11am Youths, and 12 noon – the seniors race for the Rocky Newsome memorial cup.
Note *The Conway cup – Junior Relay is on Thursday evening and is open to Youths, Intermediates and Juniors. Please let David Smith (Club Captain) know if you want to take part by text – 086 083 6256 or email – davysmith91@hotmail.com by Tuesday 14th July.