Eight Irish swimmers are set to compete as the 2025 Para Swimming World Series heads to Barcelona for the first time. The event will be held from 20th to 23rd March and will include four days of exciting competition.
This marks a historic new stop on the World Series calendar, and an eight-strong Irish team will be among the athletes competing against the world’s best.
Following successful events in Melbourne and Italy, all eyes now turn to Spain, where swimmers will race for personal bests, podium finishes, and valuable experience on the international stage.
The team includes seasoned performers and rising stars.
Paralympians Barry McClements, Róisín Ní Riain, Dearbhaile Brady, and Deaten Registe will be competing, along with four members of the performance pathway squad – Síomha Brady, Luke Brennan, Ellie Lynch, and Luke O’Donoghue.
“Having eight Irish swimmers compete in Barcelona is a huge milestone for our team,” said Ireland Para Swimming Head Coach Hayley Burke.
“This event presents an incredible opportunity for our athletes to challenge themselves against world-class competition and gain crucial race experience.”
“We’re excited to see how they perform and how this will shape their journey toward major championships later this season.”
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The World Para Swimming Series in Barcelona takes place from Thursday, 20th to Sunday, 23rd March.
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