Clare McGrath (on right), president, Swim Ireland, with Christine and Tony Farrell at the 50th anniversary dinner of the City of Derry Swimming Club held in the Whitehorse Hotel. (Photo: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

placeholder image — Clare McGrath (on right), president, Swim Ireland, with Christine and Tony Farrell at the 50th anniversary dinner of the City of Derry Swimming Club held in the Whitehorse Hotel. (Photo: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Down Memory Lane: City of Derry Swimming Club 50th anniversary dinner (2009)

By Staff reporter

Published 14th Feb 2024, 19:33 GMT

City of Derry Swimming Club marked their 50th anniversary in 2009 with a dinner dance in Derry's Whitehorse Hotel

Betty Beattie, Swim Ireland, presents Long Term Contribution to the Club Award to Carmel Gorman at the 50th anniversary Dinner of City of Derry Swimming Club.

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Betty Beattie, Swim Ireland, presents Long Term Contribution to the Club Award to Carmel Gorman at the 50th anniversary Dinner of City of Derry Swimming Club.

From Left, Jimmy Travers, Seamus McAnee, Leo Simpson, and Sadie Travers.

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From Left, Jimmy Travers, Seamus McAnee, Leo Simpson, and Sadie Travers.

From left, are Rita McGlinchey, Karen O'Brien, Jackie Loughrey, and Linda McAnee. (Photos: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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From left, are Rita McGlinchey, Karen O'Brien, Jackie Loughrey, and Linda McAnee. (Photos: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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