Ireland's top swimmers to compete at first major long-course competition of season

Some of the talent competing include Ellen Walshe, John Shortt, Olympians Conor Ferguson, Danielle Hill, Tom Fannon, and Grace Davison
Ireland's top swimmers to compete at first major long-course competition of season

Ellen Walshe will compete at the weekend. Pic: Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile

This weekend, 600 swimmers from 90 clubs will enter the National Aquatic Centre for an action‑packed weekend of racing at the McCullagh International.

The event marks one of the first major long‑course competitions of the season, serving as a key opportunity for Irish athletes preparing for the Irish Open Championships, which take place in Co. Down in April. 

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