A marathon endurance, we were queuing for spectating queuing for swimming queuing for your warm up frustration and elation what an experience. This was all part of our trip to the European Championships. In the magnificent Olympic pool in Stratford London up to 1400 swimmers took part in the championships which also included synchronised swimming and diving. 135 swimmers travelled to represent Ireland in the gala.  Representing Limerick Masters were the following, Ladies  Andrea Newport; Elif Shanahan; Edmeia Khan; Meabh Scanlon;  Jean Ann Cunningham; Marion Purcell; Jean Sparling;  Rosie Foley; Lorraine Richardson. Men  Cormac Lyons; Paul Kearney Snr;  Tom O [&hellip

This years Thomond Swim is taking place on Saturday July 2nd. Start time 16:45. YOU CAN ENTER ONLINE HERE: https://em.eventmaster.ie/client/order_step1.html?eventId=947&showHeader=true Please note that timing will not be electronic this year. Also please note that in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize we need your online entry in by Wednesday 29th June midnight. Otherwise you will not be given a handicap to be considered for a prize. Looking forward to seeing you in Limerick again

Limerick Masters Swimming Club is a competitive club with a passion for swimming, healthy lifestyle, quality coaching in an enjoyable environment and a top class pool. In March each year we host the Irish Open Long Course Championship Gala at the 50m Arena pool in UL. Over the Summer we run the annual Thomond Open Water Swim in the heart of Limerick City. Our members compete nationally and internationally at indoor galas and at open water events during the summer months. We train 4 times/week at UL Arena & Grove Island pools. We currently have space for additional swimmers and would [&hellip

Congratulations to all the swimmers who took part in the Annual Thomond Swim. Results can be found by clicking on the following – Thomond Swim 2015 Results Race report to follow. There are some fabulous photos already online via our facebook page – LimerickMasters Facebook

Congratulations to John Cunningham who swimming under the Limerick Masters banner competed in the recent British Masters Longcourse Gala at the Aquatics Centre in Manchester. This was John’s first competition in 3 years, he was recovering from multiple injuries  including shoulder, knee, and double hernia surgery!! John achieved a European Record in the 50m Fly with an astonishing time of 26.09. He broke 5 Irish Records: 50 Fly – 26.09;  100 Fly – 1:00.30; 50 Breast – 31.28;  50 Free – 25.46;  100 Free – 57.65 Hopefully the injuries are now put to bed and we hope to see John & his swimmers [&hellip

This years Thomond Swim takes place on Saturday 25th July 12:45. The swim will follow the usual 1800m swim route starting at the slip beside St. Michaels rowing club, to Thomond Bridge and back again. We have an early bird rate of 20€ available for online entries up to midnight on 21st June. https://register.sportstiming.ie/ps/event/ThomondSwim2015 You must be a Swim Ireland member to swim. See more details of Special Membership available on the Swim Ireland website. Copy the following link to your browser: www.swimireland.ie/new-special-membership-now-availble Please note there are NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY You must have open water swim experience to [&hellip

On Saturday May 9th at the Swim Ireland AGM and Awards night the Swim Ireland Masters Award for Outstanding Achievement was awarded to Breda McNamara of Limerick Masters. The award is a recognition of Breda’s long years of service to masters swimming in the mid west from the foundation of Limerick Masters club 28 years ago to the club today which has in excess of 90 members. For all of that time Breda has served as secretary of the club and has been instrumental in the development of masters swimming in Limerick, has supported swimming at all levels in the region [&hellip

The 2015 Thomond Swim will take place on Saturday July 25th with an earlier start time of 12.45. We look forward to seeing all our previous competitors there as well as many more. Put this date in your diary for a trip to Limerick in the middle of July. More details on how to enter including an early entry discount will follow shortly. &nbsp

There was a great weekend of swimming at the Irish Open Long Course Masters Championship Gala on the 6th and 7th of March. In excess of 330 swimmers gathered in the UL arena over the weekend to partake in the event. Swimming commenced on Friday evening with 51 competitors in the 1500m freestyle. Norma Cahill from Ennis masters gave an outstanding performance to set a new European record at the 1500m distance and also at the 800m distance and in so doing won the Kearney 1500m trophy. She went on to compete in the 800m event on Saturday where she [&hellip

As we head closer to our gala many of you will be looking to practice or better your freestyle turns. The following links are a great breakdown of how it’s done be you a complete novice or a pro looking to tweek and gain that extra push from the wall. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFQpLyihI5M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryN-4R1E8d8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHXNBbLFiJs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNQh2SqA2Ck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss6-htcF9m