Gerry Ryan Memorial Gala — Long Course Season Opener ����

What a fantastic start to the 2026 Long Course season for Athlone Swimming Club at the Gerry Ryan Memorial Gala!

Our swimmers delivered a superb all‑round performance — fast racing, strong finals, and brilliant progress across the squads.

👥 Swimmers competing: 19
⏱ PBs achieved: 17
🏅 Top‑10 finishes: 26
🥇🥈🥉 Medals: 5 (1 Gold • 2 Silver • 2 Bronze)

Qualification Highlights

Several athletes hit major qualification standards, including:
✅ Irish Open Qualification Times
✅ McCullagh Meet Qualification Times
✅ Irish Summer Nationals Qualification Times

A huge achievement so early in the season — well done swimmers! 🔥

Medalists

🥇 Christian O’Brien — 100 Breast (Open 17&Over)
🥈 Jane Ryan — 200 Breast (Female 17&Over)
🥈 Fiachra Redington — 200 Back (Open 15–16)
🥉 Jane Ryan — 50 Breast (Female 17&Over)
🥉 Fiachra Redington — 50 Back (Open 15–16)

A brilliant start to the long‑course year — congratulations to all swimmers and coaches. Plenty more to come!