UNIVERSITY of Limerick (UL) has hosted a homecoming reception to celebrate its high-performance sport scholar swimmers.
It follows from multiple successes by these athletes on the international stage in 2025.
UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins said: “What these swimmers achieved on the World and European stage is exceptional, and it speaks volumes about their talent, perseverance, and daily commitment to excellence. To win 15 international medals while balancing the demands of full-time study is no small feat.”
“At UL, we are immensely proud to provide an environment where student athletes can truly unleash their best when supported by our Sports Scholarship Academy, our academic colleagues, and our long-standing partnership with Swim Ireland.
“These athletes are not only outstanding competitors; they are ambassadors for the values of this university and role models for the next generation of Irish sport.”
Among those honoured was Róisín Ní Ríain of Drombanna.
She delivered an outstanding performance at the World Para Championships in Singapore.
A third-year BSc in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry student, Ní Ríain secured three silver medals in the 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, and 400m freestyle, and added bronze in both the 200m individual medley and 100m butterfly.
Also honoured was Eoin Corby of Clarina.
A PhD student in engineering, he claimed silver in the 200m breaststroke at the European Under-23 Championships and followed that with a semi-final appearance at the European Short Course Championships.
Assistant head coach at Swim Ireland National Centre, Limerick, Carlo Boni said: “This group aren’t resting on their laurels: 2026 brings the European Aquatics Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the European Para Swimming Championships, and beyond that, Los Angeles 2028 is already shaping how we’re thinking about development. The environment here at UL has a big role to play in getting them there.”