Open Water Swimming News from Ireland
Galway Bay will be transformed into a sea of swim caps, tow floats and safety RIBS tomorrow (Saturday July 20) for the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Swim. Weather permitting, a total of 130 swimmers, both solo and in relay teams,…
In a remarkable feat of endurance and fundraising, Dublin man Fergal Somerville successfully completed a 35km open water swim around Inis Mór, raising €8,500 for the Aran Islands RNLI. Somerville, a Guinness World record-breaking swimmer, took on this challenge, which…
New Law Allowing for Year-Round Testing of Bathing Water Quality Could Be a Boon for Dublin Bay Swimmers, Local Senator Says
14th July 2024 Sea Swim
A south Dublin senator has welcomed the signing into law of new regulations to allow for year-round testing of bathing water quality in Dublin Bay and around Ireland. “We know very well here in Dublin Bay, in places like Seapoint…
Jessika Robson from Hillsborough has won the annual Open House Festival Pickie to Pier Swim in Bangor on Belfast Lough for the third time. Previously winning in 2022 and 2021, Jessika was pipped to the post at last year's event…
A bathing water prohibition notice has been imposed at Mayo’s Carrowmore beach. The notice was issued following reports of an issue at Louisburgh wastewater treatment plant, which Uisce Éireann crews are investigating. The issue has “impacted effluent quality”, according to…
Shannon Navigation: Navigation Closure From Mountshannon Harbour for The Great Lake Swim
7th July 2024 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels on and users of the Shannon Navigation that the Gaelforce Great Lake Swim will take place between Mountshannon Harbour and Bushy Island/Cribby Islands this Saturday 13 July. The Shannon Navigation between Mountshannon Harbour and…
Swim Ireland is taking bookings for its open water “aquatics academy” for children and adults which takes place this summer on inland waterways and off beaches around the coast. The organisation has set four levels within the academy for children…
Weather permitting, the “Longest day swim” will be hosted on the river Corrib by Galway Swimming Club on June 22nd. The swim which raises funds for charity Claddagh Watch dates back to 2019, and has grown steadily in popularity. The…
Swimmers at Bray’s South Promenade should be aware that bathing water may have increased levels of bacteria in the coming days due to rainfall causing the activation of the Bray Sewage Pumping Station’s storm-water outfalls. The situation is expected to…
Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim Makes a Splash Over June Bank Holiday Weekend
6th June 2024 Sea Swim
This past weekend, hundreds of swimmers of varying skill levels gathered to take part in the thrilling Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim. The event, which is supported by EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, serves as…
On the North Down coast there are among the many open water swimming groups, the Chunky Dunkers at Donaghadee and the Brompton Beaus and Belles near Carnalea and no doubt some of them plus dozens of other will be part…
Royal Irish Yacht Club Member Guy O'Leary is On Day 23 of His Mile A Day in May Swim In aid of Cancer Research
23rd May 2024 Royal Irish Yacht Club
Royal Irish Yacht Club (RIYC member) Guy O'Leary is on day 23 of his Mile A Day in May 2024 swim supporting the Trinity College/St.James Hospital Cancer Institute- Ireland's first centre of excellence for Cancer Research. This is the fifth…
Waterford Harbour Sailing Club To Host Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim
22nd May 2024 RNLI Lifeboats
The Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim Charity Event will be held from Waterford Harbour Sailing Club on Sunday, June 2, with a predicted 350 sea swimmers expected for three swims of varying length - 1,600m, 800m, and 500m. “This…
EPA Says Bathing Water Quality "High Overall" in 2023 But Five Beaches Recorded Poor Results
17th May 2024 Sea Swim
Bathing water quality around the Irish coast was high overall last year, with 97 per cent of monitored sites meeting or exceeding the minimum standard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says. The EPA says that some 114 bathing sites (77…
Jessika Robson (17) who became the youngest person to swim the North Channel, is one of a number of marine-related nominations for the annual Outsider magazine awards due to be presented this week (Wed 21). The Northern Irish teenager set…
Marine Scientists Call on Open Water Swimmers and Coastal Walkers to Help Map Seagrass in Galway Bay
8th February 2024 Wavelength Podcast
Open water swimmers at Galway's Blackrock tower tend to swim east, but scientists would love it if they sometimes swam west – weather permitting. That’s an area rich in seagrass in Galway Bay, and one of a number of habitats…