CLARE WATER Safety team brought home medals, national titles and trophies from the Water Safety Ireland National Senior, Youth and Masters Stillwater Championships.
The annual water safety event took place in the University of Limerick Arena last weekend. The two day event saw 350 athletes from around the country compete in events to test both their swimming ability and lifesaving skills.
With 46 competitors, the Clare Water Safety team delivered strong individual and team performances breaking two national records in the process.
The Clare Ladies A team were crowned National Champions led by double European gold medalist, Leana Liddane (18). Leana, who represented Ireland at the World Life saving Championships 2024, broke the national record in the 100-manikin tow and secured three individual National titles. Sisters Elin and Aoibh Blake were also in the medals, alongside Amalie Caralon and Susan Meehan.
In the Senior Men’s competition, Clare placed second overall. The men’s senior medley relay team was made up of current national record holder Oisín O’Grady as well as Dylan O’Brien, Hugh Cronin, and Ferdia Hayes. Great individual swims saw all 4 taking medals in multiple events.
In the youth competition, the Clare Boys team claimed National Champions, with standout performances from Evan McMahon, Jude Collins, Sam Liddane, Eric Cronin, and Fionn Carolan. The Clare Girls team finished fourth.
Co. Clare also played a key role in officiating, with Pamela McGrath serving as Chief Referee and Clare McGrath overseeing the Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) events.
