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Alone, no one in court to support him - the full story of the George Gibney trial as ex-swimming coach brought to justice
Child abuse
After the verdicts were read, an expressionless Gibney was taken from the courtroom in a wheelchair with ‘Midlands Prison’ written on it
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Emotional scenes as ex-Irish national swimming coach George Gibney convicted of sexually abusing four girls
Child abuse
Decades after he first abused young swimmers under his care, a Central Criminal Court jury today found Gibney, now 77, guilty
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Council warns public of swimming ban across several Dublin locations
Swimming
Warning notices will be placed at a number of popular swim spots
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Diver eaten alive killed by shark 'as big as submarine' as horrified friend watched
Shark attack
Two friends were free-diving when a massive shark attacked, dragged one of them to his death as his friend watched helplessly
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Swim coach who secretly filmed young girls trips as he's freed from prison early
Swimming
A former swimming coach who admitted secretly filming young girls and producing child abuse images has been released from prison after serving just over two years of a three year sentence, days after being hospitalised for punching a wall in his cell.
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Former swim coach sentenced for child sexual exploitation punched wall after media coverage of jail release
Prisons
The former Swim Ireland coach, who set up cameras at his poolside office in Dublin and recorded young girls over a year period, is set to walk free from Dublin’s Arbour Hill Prison tomorrow morning
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Ex swim coach who filmed girls naked to be freed from jail this week
Arbour Hill Prison
Matthew Coward, 35, of Shantalla Drive, Santry, Dublin, was given a three-year sentence in November 2023 after he pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation and producing child abuse materials.
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Hidden gem Irish town with stunning lakeside views and historic buildings
Travel
Embrace the lakeside lifestyle in this stunning Irish town, which offers boat excursions, water sports and stunning views along the way
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Finally an answer to one of the biggest sources of frustration for swimmers
Fitness
Sports retail giants Decathlon may have cracked the code and delivered a late Christmas present for swimmers of all abilities.
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Vote of snow confidence: Taoiseach joins sea swimmers across Ireland starting 2026 with chilly dip
Swimming
Dozens of events took place ranging from larger scale charity fundraisers to smaller social groups
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Irish swimmer follows Shane Ryan in signing up for highly controversial event
Swimming
The 26-year-old follows Shane Ryan, who announced his decision to join the Enhanced Games in October, drawing widespread disapproval from Swim Ireland, Sport Ireland, and the Olympic Federation of Ireland
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Ellen Walshe says 'kicking like hell' was key to historic European gold medal
Swimming
The Templeogue star became the first Irish woman to be crowned a European Short Course Champion after a stunning performance in Poland
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In pictures: Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal at European Short Course Championships
Daniel Wiffen
Daniel Wiffen claimed Ireland’s second gold medal in the 1500m Freestyle
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‘Like being electrocuted with barbed wire’ - Irishman completes challenge of a lifetime
Health
No amount of jellyfish stings or wetsuit chaffing could stop Daragh Morgan from completing an epic swim around the coastline of Ireland.
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Meet the Irishman who has become first person to swim around Ireland
Swimming
He spent 338 hours in the water, with the entire swim taking five months
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Mona McSharry wins gold to complete a medal rush for Irish swimmers in World Cup
Swimming
Stop two of the World Aquatics Cup saw Ireland claim four medals - two golds, two silvers - from Mona McSharry and Ellen Walshe
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Irish swimmer wins gold in the World Aquatics World Cup in the United States
Olympic Games
Ellen Walshe and Olympic star Mona McSharry were on the medal trail overnight to back up their earlier successes in the competition
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Shane Ryan argues his case for joining controversial Enhanced Games line-up
Sport Ireland
The now retired Irish swimmer caused a sensation by agreeing to compete in the inaugural Games in May, which allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs
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Ellen Keane fears Shane Ryan put 'everything on the line' by joining Enhanced Games
World Anti-Doping Agency
Shane Ryan has taken the plunge and joined the highly controversial sporting movement ahead of the inaugural event in the US in May 2026
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Irish Olympian warned of 'huge mistake' after joining controversial Enhanced Games
Swimming
The Irish swimmer has announced his intention to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas
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What are the Enhanced Games and why is Shane Ryan's move controversial?
Swimming
Sport Ireland said it is 'deeply disappointed' that swimmer Shane Ryan has decided to take part in the Enhanced Games
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Swim Ireland reacts to record holder Shane Ryan's move to the Enhanced Games
Swimming
There will be no post-retirement support provided to the 31-year-old three-time Olympian after the surprise announcement
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Meet the gold-medal winning Irish swim sensation labelled 'Beast' by Daniel Wiffen
Swimming
An engaging interviewee, John Shortt has an admirable approach to the rising expectations that will come with his double gold medal winning exploits in Romania
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Record breaker John Shortt swims to a second gold for Ireland in Junior Worlds
Olympic Games
The teenager has put himself firmly on the map as he wrapped up a week to remember in Romania with another winning performance
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