Siblings Denis and Lucy O'Brien, from Mungret
TWO promising Limerick swimmers impressed when among a 47-strong team who represented Ireland at a big international meet in Portugal.
Siblings Denis and Lucy O'Brien, aged 17, and 15 respectively both representing Swim Ireland's Junior National Pathway squad at the 2025 Lisbon International Meet this month.
Both Denis and Lucy won their first individual international medal at the prestigious event. Denis finished second in the 800m freestyle with a time of 8:28.07, as well as recording three top 10 finishes in the 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle.
Lucy came third in the women's 50m butterfly claiming her first international medal. She also had three top 8 finishes in the 400IM, 200IM and the 100 butterfly.
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