Ellen Walshe

Ellen Walshe

athlete Ireland

Ellen Walshe is a talented Irish swimmer who recently gained attention for breaking the longest-standing Irish swimming record in the 200m butterfly event at the Leinster Aspiring Champions Meet in Dublin. At just 23 years old, she clocked a remarkable time of 2:08.42, surpassing the previous record held by Michelle Smith since 1996. Walshe holds a total of four national senior long course records and five Irish short course records, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.

Born on Jan 01, 2000 (25 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
30,153
Power
31$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 6 7.50 0.54% +10% 5,030,000 30,153 $5,100 31$
Totals 6 5,030,000 30,153 $5,100 31$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe won her first European gold medal. 9

Aoife O Rourke Orla Comerford Fiona Murtagh Lara Gillespie Katie Mccabe Sarah Healy Eve Mcmahon Aoife Wafer Sophie O Sullivan Katie George Dunlevy Linda Kelly Katie Taylor Rachael Blackmore Hannah Tyrrell Kate O Connor
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How Ireland’s sportswomen kept clearing impossibly high bars in 2025 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe has added to Ireland’s record medal haul on the final day of the European Short-Course Championships with a sensational victory in the 200 metres butterfly. 9

Helena Back Daniel Wiffen John Shortt Evan Bailey
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ellen Walshe wins 200m butterfly gold at the European championships – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe won a brilliant silver in the 200m individual medley at the European Short-Course Championships. 9

Daniel Wiffen Zalan Sarkany Lucas Henveaux Mona Mcsharry Alexanne Lepage Alex Walshe Evan Bailey Adam Bradley John Shortt
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ellen Walshe wins silver and Daniel Wiffen wins bronze at European championships – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe finished seventh in the 100m individual medley final. 5

Daniel Wiffen Zalan Sarkany Florian Wellbrook Evan Bailey Kamil Sieradzki Duncan Scott Ellie Mccartney John Shortt Eoin Corby
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal in 1,500m freestyle at European Championships – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe produced an excellent swim to qualify for the final of the 100m individual medley. 7

John Shortt Daniel Wiffen Evan Bailey Ellie Mccartney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Irish teenager John Shortt wins European 200m backstroke gold medal in stunning fashion – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe opened her championships in the 50m butterfly. 6

Daniel Wiffen Jack Mcmillan Lukas Martens John Shortt Ellie Mccartney Eoin Corby Adam Bradley Rosalie Phelan Jack Cassin Evan Bailey Matthew Hamilton Cormac Rynn Denis O Brien
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Daniel Wiffen wins bronze in 400m free at European Short-Course Championships – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe has finished out her World Aquatics World Cup campaigns by claiming silver medals on the final day of racing in Toronto. 9

Mona Mcsharry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Walshe and McSharry end World Cup series with further medals in Toronto – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe finished eighth in Thursday’s 200m butterfly final, her second final of the week. 5

Daniel Wiffen Ellie Mccartney Evgenlia Chikunova Summer Mcintosh John Shortt Evan Bailey Cormac Rynn Jack Cassin Tom Fannon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Daniel Wiffen withdraws from world championships due to appendicitis – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe won the inaugural edition of the event in Dublin in 2023. 9

Ellie Mccartney Bertille Cousson Mona Mcsharry Angharad Evans
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s Ellie McCartney wins gold at European Under-23 Championships – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Ellen Walshe has broken the longest-standing Irish swimming record at the Leinster Aspiring Champions Meet in Dublin. 9

Michelle Smith
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ellen Walshe breaks longest-standing Irish record in 200m butterfly – The Irish Times