Coach Education, Education

Level One Assistant Coach Course

Level One Assistant Coach Course starts Wednesday 26 August 2026 in Tuam, Co Galway

Wednesday 26 August 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Thursday 27 August 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Tuesday 1 September 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Wednesday 2 September 2026Virtual Classroom1800 to 2030
Thursday 3 SeptemberPre-Practical Zoom1800 to 2030
Saturday 5 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
1800 to 1900
Sunday 6 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
Saturday 12 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 
1800 to 1900
Sunday 13 September 2026Coral Leisure, Tuam1600 to 1730 

For more details or to register, click HERE

Meet Invitations

2026 Regional Age Group and Senior Long Course Championships

Regional Age Group Championships 2026

UL Sport Arena, Limerick on Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May 2026

MEET INFORMATION: DOWNLOAD HERE (updated Friday 1 May)
HY-TEK FILES: DOWNLOAD HERE
ENTRIES: DOWNLOAD HERE (updated Tuesday 5 May)
PSYCH SHEET: DOWNLOAD HERE (updated Tuesday 5 May)
OFFICIALS ROTA: DOWNLOAD HERE
WARM UP ROTA: DOWNLOAD HERE

To join the WhatsApp please click link below:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUF0N3N5vAh8vQmcIdLCRc

Regional Senior Championships 2026

National Aquatic Centre, Dublin on Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026

FULL MEET INFORMATION: DOWNLOAD HERE
HY-TEK FILES: DOWNLOAD HERE
OFFICIALS ROTA: DOWNLOAD HERE
WARM UP ROTA: DOWNLOAD HERE

Clubs, Education, Swim Ireland

Connacht Swim Parent Forum (February 2026)

The Connacht Swim Parent Forum is a great opportunity for swim parents to stay informed. 

This month, we revisit the Competition Pathway.

We’ll also highlight upcoming events, provide practical guidance to help parents support their swimmer’s development in the sport, and finish with a Q&A session – giving parents the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

To make the forum as accessible as possible, we’re offering two sessions. Please note, advance registration is required and will close at 5pm on the day prior to the meeting. 

Wednesday 25 February at 8pm – Register Here
Thursday 26 February at 1:05pm – Register Here

The Zoom link will be distributed ahead of each session.

Feel free to submit any questions in advance to helengunning@swimireland.ie

Clubs, Education, Swim Ireland

Connacht Swim Parent Forum (January 2026)

The Connacht Swim Parent Forum offers an excellent opportunity for swim parents to stay informed and connected.

January’s session focuses on Sports Nutrition, led by Regional Programme practitioner Ronan Costelloe. We’ll share practical tips to help parents support their swimmer’s growth and performance, followed by an interactive Q&A session – your chance to ask questions and provide feedback.

Registration closes at 5pm the day before the event and a Zoom link will be emailed to those registered prior to the meeting.

Thursday 15 January at 8pm – Register Here
Friday 16 January at 1:05pm – Register Here

Feel free to submit any questions in advance to helengunning@swimireland.ie

Clubs, Education, Swim Ireland

Connacht Swim Parent Forum (December 2025)

The Connacht Swim Parent Forum is a great opportunity for swim parents to stay informed. 

This month, we will share details about the 2026-2027 Regional Programme and selection process for athletes born in 2013 and 2014.

We’ll also highlight upcoming events, provide practical guidance to help parents support their swimmer’s development in the sport, and finish with a Q&A session – giving parents the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

To make the forum as accessible as possible, we’re offering two sessions. Please note, advance registration is required and will close at 5pm on the day prior to the meeting. 

Wednesday 17 December at 8pm – Register Here
Thursday 18 December at 1:05pm – Register Here

The Zoom link will be distributed ahead of each session.

Feel free to submit any questions in advance to helengunning@swimireland.ie

Coach Education, Event

Connacht Coaching Conference 2026

Powerful Partnerships, Infinite Possibilities

Sunday 11 January 2026
Coral Leisure, Longford Pool, 0800 to 1000
Longford Golf Club, 1100 to 1500

Join us for an inspiring day of learning and networking with some of Ireland’s leading coaches.

Brian Sweeney – Head Coach, Templeogue Swim Club
Treble Swim Ireland Performance Coach of the Year and coach to Olympian Ellen Walshe

Jonathan Preston – Assistant Head Coach, National Centre Dublin
Swim Ireland Performance Youth Coach of the Year 2022 and Club of the Year 2023

✅ Athlete Development Strategies
✅ Maximising Resources and Building Strong Club Cultures
✅ Making the Most of Coach Development and Mentorship
✅ Advanced Butterfly and Training Tactics

Cost: €40
5 CPD Points are available for attending this conference.
Includes refreshments and hot lunch.

BOOK HERE

Meet Invitations, Schools Competitions

2026 Connacht Minor Schools Championships

The 2026 Connacht Minor Schools Championships take place at Leisureland, Galway on Sunday 1 February 2026 and is open to all National Schools in the Connacht region.

FULL MEET INFORMATION: DOWNLOAD HERE

The new system for submitting entries is detailed in the meet information. Please read carefully to ensure correct submission.

Need Help? If you experience any issues with entries, please contact Christine at connachtsecretary@swimireland.ie

https://swimconnacht.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/fastwave-entry-guide-ver-1-.docx

Entries close Monday 12 January 2026

2026 Irish Minor School Championships

This Connacht Minor School Championships is a qualifying meet for the 2026 Irish Minor Schools Championships, which takes place at the NAC on Sunday 29 March 2026.

All information can be found here:

Irish Minor Schools Championships