Championship contenders Lead the Irish Squad

Ireland’s team ‍for the⁢ European Aquatics Championships (25m), taking place in Lublin, Poland from December 2-7, is headlined by⁣ Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen and Olympic finalist ellen Walshe. Both athletes enjoyed success at the 2023 Championships, with Wiffen securing gold medals in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events -‍ also setting a world ⁤record​ in‍ the ⁤800m⁤ freestyle‌ – and ‌walshe claiming bronze in the 400m⁤ individual medley.

Wiffen‍ has been recovering from ‍surgery as September⁤ and recently began training ‍in California. Walshe has been actively competing on the World⁢ Aquatics​ World Cup tour, achieving a gold, two silver, ⁢and⁣ a bronze medal, alongside ⁢setting two new Irish records.

rising Stars ‌and Debutants ⁢Join the Ranks

The Irish team also includes⁤ World Aquatics⁣ Championships finalist Ellie⁣ McCartney, and semi-finalists Evan ⁣Bailey, John Shortt, and Tom Fannon. ⁢A wave of new ⁣talent will ​also be showcased, with Adam‌ Bradley (Mount Kelly), ​Matthew Hamilton (Plymouth), and Denis O’Brien (national Center Limerick) set to make their senior international debuts after representing ​Ireland at the European Junior Championships this past summer.

Rosalie Phelan of​ National Centre Ulster‍ will also earn her first full Ireland ‍cap at the event in Lublin.

Future World Championship‌ hopefuls⁣ Included

Completing the 13-strong ​team are Jack Cassin, Eoin Corby, and Cormac rynn, all from National Centre Limerick, who are already identified as potential team members for the​ 2025 World ‌Championships.