Swim Ireland shocked at Prime withdrawal
Barry Prime’s appointment was formally announced on April 8, when he said he was “delighted” to accept the post. Speaking yesterday from his home in Australia, Mr Prime said: “It is with regret that I had to inform the Swim Ireland board of my decision not to take up the position of National Performance Director.
“The reason for my change of heart is to do with my decision to stay in Australia. I have been on the road travelling to international swimming competitions for the past 32 years and felt that it was time for me to find a community where I could call home and settle down.
