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You’ve seen the hoards bobbing along on your coastal walks and now you want to dip your toe to see what all the fuss is about? Here’s what to expect on your first winter swim in Ireland. Getting in hurts! No matter how slowly you acclimatise, getting in hurts. It’s stingy and cutting. But this […]
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One positive to winter for open water swimmers is that sunrises are later, making swimrises – swimming at sunrise – more regularly achievable. If you’re thinking of giving it a go, we’ve got some tips you should be aware of. Choose an east-facing swim spot The sun rises in the east (and sets in the […]
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Each month we set challenges for Me and the Water members. Often raising money for charities our community holds dear, and always offering great prizes.
These are only open to members and accompanied by expert tips and Q&As.
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There’s a reason that almost 200 people across the world took part in a little-known Irish December swimming challenge last year. Deeswimber is run by Swim Ireland Open Water Ambassador Dee Newell to support the Irish Cancer Society. It asks you to commit to 20 dips in the month to help Dee raise awareness and […]
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We’ve teamed up with Nug Outdoors to offer Me and the Water members the chance to win a €100 voucher for their cosy changing robes, hats and jackets! This competition is only open to Me and the Water members and to enter, we want you to send us your photos of you and your Me and the […]
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You’ve seen the hoards bobbing along on your coastal walks and now you want to dip your toe to see what all the fuss is about? Here’s what to expect on your first winter swim in Ireland. Getting in hurts! No matter how slowly you acclimatise, getting in hurts. It’s stingy and cutting. But this […]
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I’m as excited as a child on Christmas Eve, though I’m an adult and it’s June; Lockdown is ending and the only way to celebrate is a Sunrise Hike and a Swim. Little did we know that we were on the cusp of something wonderful that would get us through a tougher second Lockdown. As […]
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