The Galway Swimming Club Jimmy Cranny Invitational is a licensed level two short course competition, taking place on Sunday 25 October 2026.
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET INFORMATION: HERE
DOWNLOAD HY-TEK FILES: HERE
Closing Date: Friday 19 October 2025
All posts by swimconnacht
2026 Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League Final
The 2026 Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League Final took place in Castlebar on Saturday, bringing together clubs from across the region for a fantastic celebration of junior swimming!
The competition showcased the talent, determination and team spirit of young swimmers, with exciting racing throughout the afternoon as clubs battled for league honours. Supported by coaches, volunteers, officials and families, the event once again highlighted the strength of junior swimming across the region.
A-Final Results
🥇 Athlone SC
🥈 Comans SC
🥉 Shark SC
B-Final Results
🥇 Bluefin SC
🥈 Galway SC
🥉 Ballinasloe SC
Congratulations to all swimmers who took part!
Special thanks to the volunteers whose efforts ensured a successful and enjoyable day for everyone involved.
The Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League continues to provide young athletes with valuable start to competitive swimming while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship and a lifelong love of swimming.
Regional Skills Academy 2026/27
Congratulations to the 36 athletes selected for Connacht’s Regional Skills Academy 2026/27! 🏊♂️
Selected based on their performances at last season’s identified competitions, these talented young swimmers officially began their journey yesterday at Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick.
The athletes embraced a packed day of training, education and personal development activities.
A huge thank you to our fantastic team who helped make the day such a success: ⭐ Swim Ireland National Team athletes Ellie McCartney and Danielle Farrell ⭐ Practitioners Ronan (Strength & Conditioning) and Robbie (Sports Psychology) ⭐ Coaches Kevin, Norma, Sara and Susan
Most importantly, thank you to our athletes for their energy, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the day.
What a team! 💙
Participating Clubs: Bluefin Swim Team | Ballinasloe Swimming Club | Castlebar Swimming Club | Claremorris Swimming Club | Comans Swimming Club | Galway Swimming Club | Laser Swimming Club | Longford Swimming Club | Shark Swimming Club Galway | County Sligo Swimming Club | Trident Swimming Club | Tuam Swim Club 🏊♀️🏊♂️
Longford Club Invitational
The Longford Swimming Club Invitational is a licensed level two short course competition, taking place in Longford on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026.
DOWNLOAD: FULL MEET INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD: HY-TEK FILES
Closing Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
2026 Aspiring Champions Series Meet One
The Connacht Aspiring Champions Series takes place at the Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026.
DOWNLOAD: FULL MEET DETAILS
DOWNLOAD: HYTEK FILE
Entries and payments before Friday 2 October 2026.
Going paperless!
To reduce paper usage, this meet will be using WhatsApp to distribute heat sheets and results.
Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EPnOVFMcKMZHZ3I5nHaxnZ
Developing Better Backstroke: Practical Poolside Clinic for Age-Group Coaches
Explore Backstroke Technique, Drills and Progressions to Support Development
This practical poolside clinic explores current approaches to coaching backstroke to swimmers aged 12 years and under, with a focus on the drills and progressions that help build a strong technical foundation.
Open to all club coaches, attendees examine key technical principles, discuss effective coaching strategies and observe how specific drills can be used to develop the stroke in young swimmers.
Coaches receive pre-clinic resources to review in advance, take part in a poolside discussion and see the drills working in a practical session.
One CPD point will be awarded upon completion.
Friday 2 October 2026, 1715 to 1900
Claremorris Leisure Centre, Dalton Street, Claremorris, Co Mayo
led by Helen Gunning, Regional Pathway Development Coach
CLICK HERE to register
(closes at 5pm on Thursday 1 October)
Future Challenger Series Meet 1
Future Challenger Series Meet 1 take place over the three sub-regions in the coming weeks.
Northern Region:
Ballina SC, Ballina Dolphins SC, Castlebar SC, Claremorris SC, County Sligo SC, Westport SC
Claremorris SC host on Sunday 27 September 2026
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: HERE
Southern Region:
Bluefin SC, Galway SC, Laser SC, Shark SC and Tuam SC
Shark SC host on Saturday 3 October 2026
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: TBC
Eastern Region:
Athlone SC, Ballinasloe SC, Carrick Fins SC, Comans SC, Longford SC and Trident SC
Athlone SC host on Saturday 17 October 2026
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: TBC
Level One Assistant Coach Course
Level One Assistant Coach Course starts Wednesday 26 August 2026 in Tuam, Co Galway
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 | Virtual Classroom | 1800 to 2030 |
| Thursday 27 August 2026 | Virtual Classroom | 1800 to 2030 |
| Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Virtual Classroom | 1800 to 2030 |
| Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Virtual Classroom | 1800 to 2030 |
| Thursday 3 September | Pre-Practical Zoom | 1800 to 2030 |
| Saturday 5 September 2026 | Coral Leisure, Tuam | 1600 to 1730 1800 to 1900 |
| Sunday 6 September 2026 | Coral Leisure, Tuam | 1600 to 1730 |
| Saturday 12 September 2026 | Coral Leisure, Tuam | 1600 to 1730 1800 to 1900 |
| Sunday 13 September 2026 | Coral Leisure, Tuam | 1600 to 1730 |
For more details or to register, click HERE
2026 Connacht Swim Festival
Castlebar Club Invitational
Castlebar Swimming Club Invitational is a licensed level two short course competition, taking place in Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex, Castlebar on Sunday 31 May 2026.
DOWNLOAD: FULL MEET INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD: HY-TEK FILES
Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
You must be logged in to post a comment.