Homecoming for Olympic medallist Mona McSharry to take place in Ballyshannon
The event is hosted by Marlins Swimming Club and will celebrate the achievement of Mona and her coach of many years, Grace Meade
A celebratory homecoming event for Olympic medallist Mona McSharry will take place in Ballyshannon, hosted by Marlins Swimming Club.
Mona is a former member of the club and the Grange native has had fantastic support from the Erneside town throughout her career.
The homecoming event will be a big celebration of the achievements of Mona and her coach and mentor of many years, Grace Meade
A spokesperson for Marlins Swimming Club said: “This very special celebration will take place on Wednesday, August 28 from 6pm to 9pm with a victory parade, concert with special guests at the Market Yard.
“We are asking everybody to be present on the evening of August 28 for what will be a memorable occasion for Marlins Swimming Club, Ballyshannon and the wider locality.”
Having won a bronze medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, Mona had the honour of being a Team Ireland flagbearer alongside Fintan McCarthy for the closing ceremony at Stade de France in Paris.
The Ballyshannon homecoming is sure to be a fantastic evening of celebration, especially since it had originally thought that it would be several months before Mona would be in the north west.