Gold for Mona McSharry and Ellen Walshe at the European U23 Swimming Championships
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Grace Fisher
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August 12, 2023
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Swimming
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Anita Botazzo, Ellen Walshe, Grace Hodgins, Isobel Gose, Justina Kozan, Keanna McInnes, Maria Godden, Mona McSharry, Sport Ireland, Tessa Giele, U23 European Swimming Championships
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Mona McSharry and Ellen Walshe got the home team off to a fantastic start at the LEN European Under 23 Swimming Championships 2023 at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre to ensure Ireland ended the opening night of competition at the top of the medal table. McSharry and Walshe both clinched gold medals with Walshe also adding silver to her …
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