Water polo is a team water sport. The game consists of four quarters in which two teams attempt to score goals scoring by throwing the ball into their opponent’s goal. A team consists of 13 athletes, with six field players and one goalkeeper in the water at any one time.
Swim Ireland has a vibrant Water Polo division, with teams catering for all ages and abilities.
Regional and National Leagues and Cups are contested each year, with both male and female teams competing at underage and senior levels.
If you would like to join a Water Polo club, click here to find the one closest to you
Ireland Water Polo Website
Ireland Water Polo, the part of Swim Ireland responsible for the administration, development and promotion of the Olympic sport of Water Polo on the island of Ireland, has a separate website with all the news, fixtures and results you need to follow.
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Education Courses
Find all our latest Water Polo Education Courses, from Water Polo Coach to Table Officials and the latest CPD.
Affiliated Water Polo Clubs
National Water Polo Committee
- President: Kevin Armstrong (Clonard WPC)
- Chair: Lochlann Walsh –wpchairperson@swimireland.ie
- Secretary: Vacant – wpsecretary@swimireland.ie
- Treasurer: Keith Lynch – wptreasurer@swimireland.ie
- Munster Rep: Theresa Moran (Tribes WPC)
- Ulster Rep: Oonagh Garry (Diamonds WPC)
- Leinster Rep: Mick Kelly (St Vincents WPC)
- Connacht Rep / National Fixtures Secretary: Eamon Caulfield (Corrib WPC) – wpfixtures@swimireland.ie
- Orna Kiernan (St Vincents)
- Lisa O’Kane (Cathal Brugha)
- Swim Ireland Discipline Support Manager: Sarah Kelly – waterpolo@swimireland.ie
- Swim Ireland Water Polo Administrator: Aveen Colvin – aveencolvin@swimireland.ie
Useful Documents/Links
- Swim Ireland Member Database
- Code of Conduct (Team Staff) – Water Polo
- Expense Claim Form – Water Polo Volunteer
- Expense Policy 2019 – Water Polo
- World Aquatics Water Polo Manual 2019-2021
- LEN International Transfer Form – updated Jan19
- National Coach PSAQ
- National Squad Selection Policy 2019 – Water Polo
- National Team Managers PSAQ
- Swim Ireland Water Polo Coach Licensing
- WP Rule Book 280323 FINAL
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