Donegal swimmers Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney have qualified to represent Ireland at the 11th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships.
Anna (24) from Letterkenny and Eoin (22) from Ballyshannon are part of a six-strong team competing at the major event in Antalya, Turkey from the 19th-26th March.
The games follow Anna and Eoin’s success at the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Italy in September.
Preparations are in full swing at Finn Valley Leisure Centre, where Anna and Eoin train under coach Sinead Donagher, Eoin’s mother, and strength and conditioning coach Sean Foley.
The duo is affiliated with Swilly Seals ASC, Letterkenny and Nemo Special Olympics Swim Club, FVLC.
Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney
As their training ramps up, the athletes are inviting sponsorship to help them compete at the highest level on the world stage.
Gold, silver and bronze sponsorship options are available to aid the athletes in paying for specialist training, equipment, support and competition race suits (ranging in price from €400 upwards).
For more information, please contact: nemoswimclub@sosportsclub.ie
