MOUNTAIN LOG NEWS 16 ICE CLIMBING CHAMPION JOINS OUR TEAM Mountaineering Ireland appoints Eimir McSwiggan as new Performance Coordinator Mountaineering Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Eimir McSwiggan as its new Performance Coordinator, succeeding Jackie Newton, who is departing the organisation in July to take up a new role as Athletics Director with Danish Athletics. As many of you will know, Eimir is a world-class ice climber who has represented Ireland and medalled at the top tier of international events. Eimir (42) is from Gortin, Co Tyrone. Eimir brings with her a strong background in high-performance sport and a deep connection to the Irish climbing community. She has long been a passionate advocate for the development of Irish climbing talent. Her appointment marks a significant step in the ongoing evolution of performance climbing in Ireland. “Her passion, experience and deep understanding of climbing make her the perfect fit to lead our athletes forward,” said Mountaineering Ireland CEO, Liam Feeley. “I have no doubt that under Eimir McSwiggan’s guidance, Irish performance climbing will continue to grow and thrive.” Eimir will work closely with Jackie over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for athletes, coaches and partners, as Mountaineering Ireland moves into the next phase of performance development. Reflecting on her time with Mountaineering Ireland, Jackie said she was very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mountaineering Ireland and to lead the coaches, teams and squads on their performance pathway. “Stepping away is going to be incredibly hard,” she said. “The climbing community has made me very welcome, and I am excited about the success that will certainly come down the line because of the passion and hard work that I see every day.” Pictured this page: Eimir McSwiggan taking part in a panel discussion during the 2022 General Assembly of the UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation) in Banff, Canada in October 2022. Photo: UIAA
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