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Swimming restrictions in place at West Clare beach

SWIMMING is currently restricted at a popular Clare beach due to possible pollution. A notice was posted for Kilkee last Friday advising bathers of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water due to heavy rainfall. ...

19 Jul 2023 at 19:03

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Gardai arrest swim coach in connection with sexual offence allegations

Gardai have arrested a man in the Dublin area in connection with sexual offence allegations. Swim Ireland confirmed that one of its coaches had been suspended as gardai carry out an investigation. Gardai said a man aged in his 30s had been ...

05 May 2022 at 16:47

Northern Ireland

‘Everyone is going to want to be a Daniel Wiffen’ – Swim Ulster chief

Olympic swimming gold medallist Daniel Wiffen has been described as an incredible role model for generations to come. Northern Ireland had been without Olympic gold since 1988. But that all changed when Wiffen and Jack McMillan won two ...

31 Jul 2024 at 16:29

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Splash your way into winter with Limerick's new swim company

Splash your way into winter with Limerick's new swim company, ‘Splash Swim School’ based at the Clayton Hotel, Steamboat Quay (on the dock road), Limerick. We specialise in providing individualised, small group swimming lessons to ...

15 Dec 2022 at 16:46

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62 year-old man raises thousands in record-breaking River Shannon swim

62 year-old swimmer Dermot Higgins has become both the fastest and oldest person to complete a swim along the entire length of the River Shannon. The swimmer from Skerries tackled the extraordinary challenge in just 10 days, ...

23 Sept 2024 at 13:00

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Rain is to blame for swimming ban in Clare coastal town

BACTERIA in Clare coastal waters has sparked a temporary swim ban at one popular beach. Lahinch waters are showing elevated levels of bacteria, which has left Clare County Council no choice but to put an advisory notice of ...

22 Aug 2023 at 15:00

National News

Public warned against swimming in ESB reservoirs due to potential dangers

The public is being reminded of the potentially serious consequences of swimming in ESB reservoirs. The warning comes ahead of expected high temperatures this week by Met Éireann, which yesterday (August 9) issued a ...

10 Aug 2022 at 13:05

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Swimming ban at popular Clare beach lifted

A SWIMMING ban on a popular Clare beach has been lifted by Clare County Council following advice from the HSE. The council implemented a bathing and swimming ban at Lahinch beach on Wednesday following the ...

21 Jul 2023 at 09:00

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'Never ever swim alone' - Public warned to be cautious in water over Christmas

The Coast Guard and RNLI are appealing to the public to exercise caution near water during Christmas and the New Year. They issued the appeal today after the cancellation of many traditional winter swims, ...

23 Dec 2021 at 13:40

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Splash your way into winter with Limerick's new swim company

"It's a great privilege to see a child swim for the first time." Bríd Graham speaks from the heart. Small groups, close, individualised attention, strong parent-teacher communication and a high level of ...

20 Jan 2023 at 13:41

Arts & Entertainment

Who are the guests for this week's Graham Norton Show on BBC? Guest line-up revealed

The guests have been revealed for this week's Graham Norton Show on BBC One. On Friday night's show, Graham will be joined on the couch by Dominic West, Rosamund Pike, Jacob Anderson and Alan Carr, ...

03 Jan 2024 at 17:05

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Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen 'rushed to hospital' after falling unwell

Olympic swimming hero Daniel Wiffen had to be 'rushed to hospital' following an illness and looks set to miss today's homecoming in Dublin. Wiffen, who posted a message on X, he thanked everyone ...

12 Aug 2024 at 09:48

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