Naturalist John Muir said it best “Into the sea I go, to lose my mind and soothe my soul”. We’ve all heard about the many, many benefits of sea swimming – from improving our mood, boosting our immunity and helping us to sleep better. Not to mention the wonderful sense of community among Ireland’s growing number of sea swimmers. Yet, it can still be hard to dip more than … [Read more...] about Take on the September Swim Challenge with Childline
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Public Consultation on the Development of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy
Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, has today launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy. The Strategy will be based on a vision to “provide everyone in Ireland with an opportunity to swim”. It will seek to take account of all ages and abilities, recognising the participation potential of … [Read more...] about Public Consultation on the Development of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy
Swim Collective announce calendar of iconic wild swimming events
Swim Collective will host iconic wild swimming events, Dart 10k and Bantham Swoosh as they return to Devon this year. After a two-year break, these much-loved events will return for 2022, alongside the new Bantham Boomerang. an exhilarating sunset tidal swim. Swim Collective events are some of the finest river swim challenges in the UK, with all profits to Level Water – a … [Read more...] about Swim Collective announce calendar of iconic wild swimming events
RISE to the Challenge of the Big Dip
Irish Senator and singer Frances Black today launched the 2021 RISE Foundation Big Dip swim challenge, which takes place on Sunday 10th of October 2021. Participants are asked to fundraise, or to make a donation to the Rise Foundation, and then take a quick dip or a leisurely swim for RISE, wherever they are in Ireland or around the world. The money raised will help fund … [Read more...] about RISE to the Challenge of the Big Dip
National Water Safety Awareness Week – Be Water Smart This Summer
It’s National Water Safety Awareness Week (Monday, 17 June – Sunday, 23 June). Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school is advising parents to be extra cautious with their children around water this summer – whether it’s in the bath tub at home, paddling pool in the back garden, at their local beach or swimming pool. Tragically 30 children aged 14 and … [Read more...] about National Water Safety Awareness Week – Be Water Smart This Summer