Me and the Water

Exciting news!

Entries are now 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 for the 106th Dublin City Council Dublin City Liffey Swim!

Take on Ireland's most iconic open water challenge and swim through the heart of Dublin on Saturday, 12th September 🗓️

Places are expected to fill quickly, so secure your spot today and take part in one of Ireland’s most iconic and historic sporting events ⤵️

🔗 https://ow.ly/XoJM50ZHiVW

Just one week to go until the Annagh Lake Swim Fest in Co. Cavan!

There’s still time to secure your spot on one of the final swims in the 2026 National Open Water Series 🌊

Don’t miss out!

📅 6th September
📍 Annagh Lake, Cavan
👉 1.5km // 750m // 200m (Kids race)

Book now 🔗 https://ow.ly/S7MA50ZG96w

Cavan Sports Partnership

With just four swims remaining on the 2026 National Open Water Calendar, there's still time to boost your qualification count for the 2026 Dublin City Council Dublin City Liffey Swim and take advantage of the end of season bonus swim!

🔹 Belmullet Mile | 28th August
🔹 Guinness SC Charity Swim (Killiney Beach) | 29th August
🔹 North Dublin WPC Swim (Portmarnock) | 5th September
🔹 Swim Ireland Annagh Lake | 6th September

To help swimmers achieve the required qualification standard, Swim Ireland is offering a special end-of-season bonus.

Complete any two of these four events and we will award you a bonus qualifying swim towards your DCC Liffey Swim qualification.

That means:

✅ Swim 2 events listed above
✅ Receive 1 bonus qualifying swim credit
✅ Get closer to the 4 qualifying swims required for Liffey Swim entry

Book now 🔗 https://ow.ly/XWcg50ZFZpT

❗Entries for the DCC Dublin City Liffey Swim open Monday 31st August 2026 at 12 noon ❗

Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool 📍 Ballinrobe

The Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool is now OPEN in Ballinrobe, Co.Mayo.

We look forward to welcoming you to the pool over the coming months.

Learn to Swim classes are now open to book through the below link or alternatively by emailing [email protected]

🔗 https://ow.ly/Yj2y50ZxE6t

Mayo Sports Partnership

📢 106th Dublin City Council Dublin City Liffey Swim 📢

The Grande Finale of the Open Water Season.

106 years. Thousands of swimmers. One legendary race through the heart of our capital city, steeped in history.

The 106th Dublin City Council Dublin City Liffey Swim is back and ready to write another chapter in the story of our sport.

Who will stand on the steps of the Custom House, holding the iconic Liffey Cups? Will it be you?

Join the hundreds of swimmers who have earned their place on the start line of Ireland's most iconic open water race and make sure you've completed your four qualifying swims and secured your place.

There are plenty of opportunities left to qualify, so get booking ⤵️

https://ow.ly/MjM750ZuWkc

Expression of interest is now open for The Lambay Island Swim!

🗓️ 22nd August 2026

All applications will be reviewed by the organising committee and where applicable further proof or more information on the standard of the swimmer may be required from the swimmer or their club.

As this is an extremely challenging swim with high risk, not all applications will be accepted.

🔗 https://ow.ly/zkuo50ZuAC5

Four young Irish Water Polo players will take on one of Ireland’s most iconic open-water swimming routes when they attempt a 17-kilometre relay swim from Carrybridge to Enniskillen to raise funds for LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice.

The relay team consists of Sophia Mangan and Carla Millar of North Dublin Winter Swimming Club (N.D.W.S.C), Cara Beagon of St. Vincent’s Waterpolo Club, and Robyn Harper Duffy of Half Moon SWPC.

Together, they will complete the former Irish Long Distance Championship course, swimming one-hour relay legs. In an extraordinary display of endurance, teamwork and determination, the girls will take on the entire challenge without wetsuits.

Best of luck, girls!

Support the swim 🔗 https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/girlslougherneswimrelaychallenge

Please note: This is not a Swim Ireland affiliated event.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Belmullet Mile is just one week away, and there's still time to sign up!

Secure your spot today—don't miss out!

🗓️ Friday, 31 July
📍 Belmullet, Mayo
🏊 1 Mile Adult. // 1/2 Mile Adult // 1/2 Mile Children

There's something for everyone!

Book now 🔗 https://ow.ly/vG0H50Zsc6i

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been out across Dublin City delivering simple but important water safety messages to all people, but especially young ones.

With more time spent near the sea, rivers, and pools, it’s so important that everyone understands the risks and knows how to stay safe. Not just in open water, but also in places like baths and paddling pools, which are often overlooked but are among the most common risks.

We were delighted to team up with RLSS, which delivered sessions in two DEIS schools, while Water Safety Ireland joined us at the Decathlon Play Day, delivering two sessions on drowning prevention and one on CPR, reaching overall 200 children.

All sessions were interactive and engaging, helping people see how quickly things can go wrong and what they can do to protect themselves and others. It really highlights how much of a difference simple water safety knowledge can make.

That’s why these conversations matter. The more we talk about water safety, the more aware and confident our communities become. A little knowledge can truly save lives this summer.

The sun doesn’t have to be strong to damage your skin. UV can be high even on cool or cloudy days. Protect your skin every day you’re outdoors: slip on clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses.