Swim Ireland Launch 2025 Open Water Programmes

Swim Ireland are excited to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Open Water Programmes for 2025. Over 350 courses will be delivered across the island aimed at swimmers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned open water swimmers, offering an opportunity to engage with Ireland’s beautiful outdoor swimming environments. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, build endurance, or simply enjoy the thrill of open water swimming, Swim Ireland and Swim Ulster have created a series of dynamic and inclusive sessions for everyone.

The 2025 Open Water Programmes will take place across Ireland’s stunning coastlines, lakes, and rivers, and will be led by a team of highly experienced coaches and lifeguards. Participants will benefit from tailored training, safety education, and the support of a community of like-minded swimmers. Through our vision of ‘An island of swimmers’ Swim Ireland are committed to ensuring that everyone has the skills and confidence to swim safely in the outdoors.

In alignment with the National Swimming Strategy, these programmes are part of Swim Ireland’s broader commitment to increasing participation in swimming across Ireland and developing open water swimming. The strategy aims to ensure that more people across the country have the opportunity to swim safely and confidently in outdoor environments, supporting physical health and mental wellbeing.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Open Water Programmes:

• Diverse Locations: The programmes will be held in various locations across Ireland, including popular open water sites such as Seapoint, Bray, Salthill and Enniscrone.
• Expert Coaching: Each session will be led by qualified coaches who are experts in open water swimming, offering professional guidance on technique, safety, and training approaches.
• Inclusive for All Levels: Whether you are a beginner looking to get started or an experienced open water swimmer aiming to improve your performance, the programmes are designed to cater to all skill levels.
• Safety First: Swim Ireland’s priority is swimmer safety, and the programmes will include vital education on water safety, group swimming etiquette, and emergency procedures.
• Community and Support: Participants will join a welcoming community of swimmers, fostering motivation, camaraderie, and inspiration as they work toward personal swimming goals.
• Health Benefits: As part of adopting a healthy lifestyle, open water swimming offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and increased endurance. It also boosts the immune system, promotes mental wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety, and fosters resilience and confidence.

This year we are delighted to be partnering with Sanctuary Runners for the Sanctuary Swimmers programme for a fourth year. We are also excited to bring new partnerships onboard with Mental Health Ireland, Clean Coasts and Leave no Trace to enhance the programmes we offer and to bring in more education on the environmental impact of swimming outdoors and how best to minimise this.

The 2025 Swim Ireland Open Water Programmes are set to begin in May 2025, with sessions running through the summer months. Participants can register online for the programmes.

For more information on the Swim Ireland 2025 Open Water Programmes, including dates, locations, and registration details, please visit the Swim Ireland Open Water Programmes Page.

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