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SWIMMING SENSATION MONA ARRIVES HOME AFTER MEDAL WINDFALL

CHILDREN proudly waved Irish flags, bunting was flying in abundance and the celebrations were in full flow in Grange last night as locals gathered in large numbers to welcome home European champion swim- mer Mona McSharry. The 16-year-old had only flown into Dublin yesterday evening after scooping a remarkable two gold medals and a silver at the European Junior Swimming Championships in Netanya, Israel.

The North Sligo swimmer proved her prowess in the pool on the international stage as she was up against fellow worldclass athletes. It was a sensational week for the TY student who was being cheered on by proud parents Viola and Aidan and her family. The crowds flocked to greet the Marlins Club swimmer who was welcomed back to her hometown with pride last night.

Mona McSharry competing in the Womens 50m Breast Stroke Final where she finished 1st in a time of 31:38.00 during the European Junior Swimming Championships 2017 at Netanya, in Israel. Pic: Sportsfile