The 2026/27 Connacht Regional Senior Schools Championships take place at Claremorris Leisure Centre, Claremorris on Sunday 1 November 2026.
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2026/27 Regional Senior Schools Championships
Regional Development Programme 2026/27
Congratulations to the 24 athletes selected for Connacht’s Regional Development Programme 2026/27! 🏊♂️
Selected based on their performances at last season’s identified competitions, Connacht and Munster joined forces to welcome these talented athletes at their Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick yesterday.
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: Practitioners Ronan (Strength & Conditioning) and Robbie (Sports Psychology) ⭐ Coaches Enda, Norma and Fiona
Most importantly, thank you to our athletes for their energy, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the day.
What a team! 💙
Participating Clubs: Athlone SC | Ballina Dolphins SC | Castlebar Swimming Club | Claremorris Swimming Club | Comans Swimming Club | Galway Swimming Club | Longford Swimming Club | Shark Swimming Club Galway | County Sligo Swimming Club | Tuam Swim Club 🏊♀️🏊♂️
Jimmy Cranny Club Invitational
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: Athlone SC | 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.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
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
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(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
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Southern Region:
Bluefin SC, Galway SC, Laser SC, Shark SC and Tuam SC
Shark SC host on Saturday 3 October 2026
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Eastern Region:
Athlone SC, Ballinasloe SC, Carrick Fins SC, Comans SC, Longford SC and Trident SC
Athlone SC host on Saturday 17 October 2026
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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 |
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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.
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Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
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