Christine and Ksenya qualified for this meet. Christine achieved a 3rd place in 400 freestyle and Ksenya improved on her times in the 100 free and and 100 back – well done to both.

U9 25m swims. 4 swimmers took part Anna Gleeson, Anna Ryan,  Lauren Duggan and Naomi Larke 

Lauren had four successful swims scooping 3 bronze and a gold. Eoghan, Mikey and Uta presented the medals

Saturday 10th March saw 13 swimmers heading up to Portlaoise taking part in over 60 swims. First up was the Under 9s 25 metre swims. The enthusiasm and bravery of our 4 young swimmers was remarkable, as it was their first gala. Thanks to Aoife Duggan  who assisted Team Coach Uta on the day.

All swimmers made personnel best times on most swims  which is a reflection on the huge effort being put in on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Well done to Culann Hassett, Robert Horan and Tommy Ryan, Tabitha Larke and Ronan Fitzpatrick  on their first away Gala.  Ania came home with three golds achieving super times in her 100 fly, 200 IM & 100 back.  Well done to Sarah Gleeson (2nd – 100 freestyle & 3rd -100 breast), Ronan Fitzpatrick (3rd  – 100 freestyle), Hanna Austin (2nd – 100 breast & 2nd -50 breast), Rachel Quigley (3rd – 50 back) and Robert Duggan 3rd- 50 Breast).  Thanks to Coach Uta for supporting all the swimmers on the day.

Sarah, Ania, Ronan, Rachel and Robert being presented with their medals by Mikey, Eoghan and Uta.

Nenagh Neptune will take part in this year’s St. Patrick’s day parade walking behind our new club banner. All members and their parents are welcome and indeed, encouraged to participate. Please wear warm clothes and if you have any club apparel, display this gear on the outside. But don’t worry if you don’t have gear available, just wear something blue

(New club T-shirts have finally been ordered and will be available in a few weeks)

We will meet in the grounds of CBS Primary school in Summerhill at 1.30 PM for parade to start at 2.0 PM.

Regards, Don for NNSC

Let’s hope the weather is better than last year!

To all our swimmers taking part in the Laois Marlins Spring Gala in Portlaoise Saturday 10th – Warm up is at 1130am and starts at 1245pm. Best wishes to all. For more details check out Gala Information Section on this website. Best of Luck!

Nenagh Neptune swimming club will take part in Nenagh’s St. Patrick’s day parade on Sunday 18th March. More details to follow.