Swimming At Black Rock Dublin Issue (1942)

Titles read: "SWIMMING AT BLACK ROCK" (Dublin issue).



Dublin, Eire (Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland).



At Blackrock Baths we see various shots of contestants in the Irish Amateur Swimming Association Championships diving into the open air pool. M/S of E Heron of Sandy Cove who retains his title in the Men's High Diving Championship.



Several shots of the Men's Senior Squadron Championships which involves several different swimming races. M/S and C/U of E McCarthy who wins the event and breaks several record.



Various shots of the Ladies 220 Yards Freestyle Championship. Miss Day of Pembroke wins the race and also the 100 Yard Ladies Event. She poses in the water after the race. Out of focus M/S of a group of the winners (?).
FILM ID:1334.18

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