TWO Olympic swimmers joined a 24-hour sponsored swimathon at Graiguecullen Swimming Pool to raise vital funds for swimming lessons for autistic children, with the event raising around €38,000 for Autism Heroes.

AUTISM Heroes, a charity that gives support to children with autism and their families, has organised a 24-hour swimming event to help fund special classes for its members.

AUTISM Heroes, a charity that gives support to children with autism and their families, will host a 24-hour swimming event to help fund special classes for its members.

The special night is taking place in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on Friday 4 April