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Plan to end fixed ‘season’ for water quality tests to protect winter swimmers

The fixed summer “season” for monitoring water quality at official bathing waters could be removed in recognition of the growing trend for cold water swimming, under Government plans. The change forms part of a proposed shake-up of the system for ...

12 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

Cold water swimming ‘improves’ menopause symptoms – what other activities have been proven to help?

Cold water swimming has surged in popularity recently, with a growing body of science backing up its health benefits – and now research suggests it could help alleviate menopause symptoms, too. A team at University College London (UCL) surveyed ...

25 Jan 2024 at 09:54

Local News

Waterford cold water swimmers warned of hypothermia risk as bank holiday weekend begins

The Irish Coast Guard is warning swimmers in Waterford and other coastal areas to take care near water over the bank holiday weekend. The safety appeal - issued jointly by the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland - urges people to ...

03 Feb 2024 at 09:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: New Year's Swim at Mountcharles in aid of RNLI

03 Jan 2023 at 18:33

Health & Wellbeing

Mindfulness, mood boosts and exhilarating thrills, is cold water swimming more appealing than ever?

You don’t have to put your face under to enjoy the benefits of a cold-water dip. But if you do want to, it’s a good idea to do it gradually. “We want to get our breathing under control first,” Paralympic swimmer and triathlete David Hill ...

09 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Cold water swimming could be beneficial for menopause symptoms, study suggests

Cold water swimming could help alleviate the physical and mental symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes, anxiety and mood swings, according to a study. Those who swam for longer intervals or swam more regularly reported greater ...

25 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: A great turnout for the Bundoran Christmas Day swim

27 Dec 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Second circuit of Ireland swim challenge completed by 82-year-old Paddy Conaghan

Árainn Mhór swimmer Paddy Conaghan has completed a remarkable second circuit of Ireland swim challenge. The 82-year-old’s latest challenge, Driving and Ducking Around Ireland, concluded on Sunday, though Paddy opted not to do the ...

12 Mar 2023 at 19:33

Cold water swimming needs to be made safer for women, study finds

Cold water swimming is growing in popularity among women but more support is needed to make wild bathing sites safer and more accessible, a study has found. A team of researchers, led by experts from University College London ...

22 Aug 2024 at 12:01

Woman found dead in river had watched show on cold water swimming – inquest

A mother-of-three whose body was recovered from a river after a week-long police search had recently watched a TV show about cold water swimming, an inquest heard. Gaynor Lord, who was found dead in the River Wensum in ...

01 Oct 2024 at 12:46

Health & Wellbeing

Want to try outdoor swimming but not sure where to start? We ask the experts everything you need to know

More and more of us are cottoning on to the joys of outdoor swimming. Whether you want to be closer to nature, inject a bit of adventure into your life, or chase that mood-boosting buzz – the appeal of a wild (or ...

01 Aug 2022 at 16:44

Local News

12 Dips of Christmas raises a whopping €15,000 for two Donegal charities

On Christmas Eve, more than 70 people from all over south Donegal and beyond completed their 12 dips of Christmas. In its third year, the 12 Dips is a sponsored fundraiser where participants dip or swim in cold ...

02 Jan 2024 at 11:33

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