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Martin Duggan Memorial Swim 2011 |
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011 16:08 |
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On Sunday, 17th July last, the annual Martin Duggan Memorial Swim was held on the Blackwater River at Fermoy. Despite unfavourable conditions, forty-two swimmers took part in this two kilometre freshwater race.
Of the forty-two swimmers, twenty wore wetsuits and a further twenty-two swam in their skin. Twenty-four of the forty-two swimmers were under the age of eighteen, making this the first ever competitive open-water swim in the Republic of Ireland where more than half of the participants were under eighteen, a far cry from the stereotypical image of the sport. There were twelve swimmers from New Zealand taking part in the race, also. The boys from Auckland Grammar School and their coach Graham Beaumont were on a tour of Ireland and the UK following their successful English Channel relay in early July.
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 September 2011 09:15 |
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Maria Murphy. Our loss is heavens gain |
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Monday, 04 July 2011 19:38 |
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By now most of you may have heard the very sad news that one of our committee members Maria Murphy of Newry and Mourne has passed away.
On behalf of the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association we would like to send our condolences to her husband Hugh and her sons Stephen, Thomas and Patrick.
Maria was wonderful fun to be around and will be very sadly missed by the Irish Open Water Community.
Her bravery, tenacity and good humour stayed with her right to the end and she certainly left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew her.
R.I.P Maria.... Our loss is Heavens gain |
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011 18:52 |
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The conditions were perfect in Carrickfergus as the swimmers started to arrive at the sailing club at 1900. 11 in total turned up with 10 of those doing the 1k and a solitary 1 doing the 500m.
As the buoys were laid out 125 metres apart there was the usual "Nervous excitement" you get before any open water swim and as the starting time drew closer the "Why am I doing this" look become more prominent!!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:51 |
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Drogheda Masters Annual Swims |
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Tuesday, 07 June 2011 22:04 |
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Drogheda Masters are hosting their annual swims as part of the Clogherhead Prawn Festival. We would like to invite you and your fellow swimmers to participate in these wonderful sea swims. Guaranteed crystal clear water, Mediterranean like climate and fantastic food and lots of fun. Cant guarantee that our jellyfish friends will be there but we live in hope!!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:56 |
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The West Bay Swim Race Report!! |
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011 09:06 |
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With high winds expected on Sun it was inevitable that the West Bay Swim would have to be "Downsized" to the "Portrush Harbour Swim".
The course was laid out in the harbour with two buoys placed at the harbour mouth and a third buoy (Already in place) behind the lifeboat.
The swimmers then started to arrive at 1530 for registration in the Yacht Club and after "Numbering up" we all met at the harbour slipway for the safety briefing.
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 September 2011 09:48 |
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Billy Wallace Tribute Night |
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Thursday, 10 March 2011 15:49 |
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Billy Wallace, President of the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association is receiving a "Night of honour" for giving so many years of friendship to visiting swimmers form all over the world.
Billy has acted as observer on many crossing of the North Channel, or organised someone to be on call for any swim.
In later years he has always made a point of making his way down to Bangor to shake hands and personally congratulate or commiserate with any swimmer who came to cross the Irish Channel.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 May 2011 00:25 |
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Monday, 20 June 2011 13:08 |
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I would just like to thank everyone again who attended my tribute night on 29th April at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Belfast.
I realize that it involved time, expense and a lot of travelling for everybody so to see so many people there not to mention all the tributes that were sent was just beyond words...... It was a wonderful and unforgettable night which I shall treasure all my life. My heartfelt thanks to you all for everything.
And I would like to say again sincere thanks and gratitude to the committee for organising the evening and in particular to our chairman Stephen Millar who worked tirelessly "Behind the scenes" to make sure that the night was a success.
May I wish everybody the best of luck in the coming season, whether swimming or organising and keep safe going to and from events.
Sincerely
Billy Wallace |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 16:16 |
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Brian Meharg receives an MBE!! |
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Sunday, 12 June 2011 11:56 |
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North Channel pilot Brian Meharg has yesterday been honoured with an MBE for his voluntary service to the RNLI
Brian has "Been at the helm" of many North Channel attempts and successess. He is also a very close friend of the ILDSA and on many occasions has regaled us with his talks and presentations on the history of Irish open water swimming in his own affable, light hearted and discerning way.
Congratulations Brian from the ILDSA!!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:52 |
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Saturday, 04 June 2011 15:04 |
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On Fri 05th Aug 3 swims will take place as part of the upcoming West Belfast festival. (Feile an Phobail)
There's a 750m, 1.5k and a 3k swim all taking place at Helens Bay Co Down and the "King of the English Channel" Kevin Murphy will also be in attendance!!
The entry fee is 15.00stg with 5.00stg of that going to the NI Childrens Hospice so to avoid disappointment please be sure to get your entries in early and support such a worthy cause!!.
For more information please visit our "Events" link at the top of the page. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 June 2011 09:03 |
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2011 Calendar now published!! |
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Thursday, 17 March 2011 10:21 |
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Please have a look at our 2011 calendar and plan your summer!!
You will notice that there are still lots of "Tbc's" but I can assure everyone that whenever I receive confirmed entry fees and times that the website willl be updated immediately.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 May 2011 00:13 |
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Friday, 07 January 2011 17:03 |
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Congratulations to Annemarie Ward - World Open Water Swimming, Woman of the Year
We should all be very proud of this exceptional lady who after her fourth attempt realised her dream and swam the North Channel!! Annemarie was in the water for 18hrs 59 mins and is truly living proof that anything is possible if you never give up!!.
The awards ceremony will take place in New York either in June or Sept (tbc) at the World Conference of Open Water swimming when Annemarie will also be inducted into IMSHF (Pictures to follow!!)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 May 2011 00:26 |
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