A former coach of Olympian Darragh Greene says the young swimmer is a brilliant role model for the local community.
It comes as the former Longford Swimming Club member prepares to compete at the Paris Olympics this morning.
Greene will be taking part in the 4 by 100 metres relay and former coach Ronan McNevin says he's an inspiration to young swimmers.
The double Olympian hasn't forgotten his roots and now works as a brand ambassador with Coral Leisure.
Speaking to Shannonside News, Ronan says Darragh's input is helping the next generation:
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