Liam O'Connor from Kingdom Swimming Club has secured a place among the 25-member strong Munster Clubs contingent.
Liam, actively involved in stages 1 and 2 of the "Regional Development Programme," is eagerly anticipating the upcoming journey to Wales for the "Swansea Long Course Open" on March 9th and 10th.
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This event holds a pivotal place in their annual curriculum, complementing a comprehensive approach that includes swim sessions, dryland activities, and valuable education in psychology and nutrition.
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In conjunction with swimmers from the other three regions enrolled in the same program as well as Ella Cremin from Killarney Swimming Club, this Munster contingent forms a robust team exceeding 100 members. The selection process for this venture recently concluded at the end of the 2022/2023 season.
Liam's coach, Ger McDonnell, from Kingdom Swimming Club expressed immense pride, stating, "I am thrilled that Liam's unwavering dedication and hard work have been acknowledged, earning him a well-deserved Munster Cap for the upcoming Swansea Open in Wales. This achievement reflects positively on everyone associated with Kingdom S.C, and I have full confidence that Liam will make us all proud. It marks another significant milestone in Liam's swimming journey!"
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Upcoming events for March
March 10th sees the return of swimmers to UL to compete in the Aspiring Champions Gala after some impressive swims the previous weekend.
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March 18th will be the Munster Open Splash Meet.
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The weekend of the 23rd and 24th March will see the Irish Senior Relays and Interpro and the Irish Minor Schools take place on the Saturday and Sunday.
