3 days ago
New Ross Swimming Club members make a big splash at gala in Bangor
Wexford People
Today at 12:30
New Ross Swimming Club had a highly successful weekend at the Ian Wright Memorial Gala in Bangor, returning with a fantastic medal haul and a host of personal best performances.
The two-day event featured top swimmers from across the country, and the New Ross team made their mark with both podium finishes and strong overall showings.
Noah Cowman opened the club's medal account with a bronze in the 200m backstroke after a strong performance on day one.
Lili Markey continued her excellent form with a silver in the 100m butterfly, followed by silver in the 200m freestyle and a stand-out gold in the 800m freestyle on day two.
Luca Power was in top form throughout the gala, winning gold in the 200m, 100m and 400m freestyle events, along with a silver in the 50m skins and bronze in the 50m butterfly.
Juliette Pac Kenny produced a great swim to earn bronze in the 400m individual medley.
Emersyn Scully delivered a strong performance to secure silver in the 50m breaststroke.
In addition to the medal winners, several other New Ross swimmers impressed with personal bests, consistent effort, and strong racing.
Patrick Crouch showed excellent form across the weekend, achieving multiple personal bests and demonstrating great consistency.
Loughlin Daniels, Eva Mullins and Katie Ryan also delivered solid performances, gaining valuable race experience and showing great promise for future meets.
As the swimmers look ahead to the upcoming Summer Nationals competitions, this gala served as a valuable benchmark and a celebration of the athletes' hard work.
Congratulations to all swimmers, coaches, and families – your dedication and team spirit continue to make the club and community proud.
