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08 Sept 2025

Longford swimmer captures bronze medal at Cairn Community Games National Finals

Huge congratulations to Iarlaith McKeon of Drumlish / Ballinamuck Community Games on his success in Kilkenny

Longford swimmer captures bronze medal at Cairn Community Games National Finals

Huge congratulations to Iarlaith McKeon of Drumlish / Ballinamuck Community Games on his success in Kilkenny

Huge congratulations to Iarlaith McKeon of Drumlish / Ballinamuck Community Games on winning an All-Ireland bronze medal in the U10 boys backstroke at the Cairn National Community Games Swimming Competition in Kilkenny on Sunday.

Iarlaith swam a very fast heat to come first in his heat to secure a place in the All-Ireland Final. 

Also read: Longford athlete Robin Óg Murphy wins Junior (U-20) All-Ireland 3000m Walk

Also, a big well done to Emily Weafer who missed out on an All-Ireland medal by .01 seconds in the U12 freestyle competition. 

This was a fantastic swim by Emily who has just returned to the water after being out injured for a number of weeks. Well done Emily & Iarlaith.

Also read: Longford duo strike national gold at Cairn Community Games swimming finals in Kilkenny

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