 The 1960s were a period of innovation in Irish swimming with the introduction of national squad training, development of centralised programme for teachers and coaches, and an increase in the number of indoor pools.International results also began to improve with the country's first individual winners in internationals, victories at the ASA Championships, and re-entering the Olympics.1990 saw the first introduction of computerisation at the national championship held in 1990 at the Guinness Pool.