Performance Round Up – April 2026

Sailing

  • Eve McMahon claims gold in the ILCA 6 class at the prestigious Princess Sofia Regatta in Mallorca.
  • Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove led the charge, claiming silver in the 49er at French Olympic Week in Hyères.
  • Eve McMahon took silver home in ILCA 6 after a gripping battle with the USA’s Charlotte Rose.

Golf

  • Rory McIlroy delivered a historic back-to-back victory at The Masters Tournament, finishing on -12 to secure his sixth major title.

Athletics

  • Peter Lynch produced a landmark performance at the London Marathon, smashing the Irish record with a stunning 2:06:08 finish. 

 

Cycling

  • Lara Gillespie produced an excellent performance to finish 8th at the Paris Roubaix.

 

Swimming

  • Irish Senior Records Broken at Irish Open Championships:
    • Mona McSharry – 200M Breaststroke (2:22.22)
    • Ellen Walshe – 200M Freestyle (1:58.72)
    • Grace Davison – 100M Freestyle (54.45)
    • John Shortt – 200M Backstroke (1:55.70)
    • John Shortt – 100M Backstroke (53.17)
    • Jack Cassin – 200M IM (2:01.00)
    • Jack Kelly 50M Breaststroke (26.84)

 

Equestrian

  • Shane Sweetnam secured a major podium finish at the Kentucky International in Lexington, taking third place in the CSI5* Grand Prix during Leg 8 of the Major League Show Jumping season. 

 

Gymnastics

  • Emma Slevin competed in the NCAA National Final Four on Saturday 18th April with her team, the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This is the first time Minnesota has made the Final Four in their history.

Badminton

  • Siofra and Orla Flynn took home gold in the Women’s Doubles from the Malta International.

Squash

  • Hannah Craig becomes the first Irish women’s player to qualify for the World Championships in 12 years.

 

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