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Would you like to become more involved within Dunmore East Swim Club? Ever imagined yourself becoming an Open Water Swim Teacher? Well now’s your chance, as we are recruiting! Training for this role through Swim Ireland will be partially funded (up to 80%) by the club, subject to meeting our terms and conditions regarding subsequent club teaching requirements. If you or someone you know, already has a Level 2 Water Safety Ireland teaching qualification, then a Swim Ireland equivalency assessment can be done in order for you to obtain a...
DESC Upcoming Events to Mid Year (Note that events are subject to weather conditions). EVENT NAME ORGANISER DATE PROPOSED BRIEF DESCRIPTION HOW TO REGISTER International Women’s Day DESC March 15th DESC hosts breakfast for All Comers at Lawlors. 09.30 to 10.30 Just turn up (and get wet….!) Members’ Time DESC Continues every Saturday through all seasons Social event with swimmers at different levels. Find your “tribe” Includes a 3 Weekly draw in Spring season for attendees Just turn up Swim clinic with Éabha Cox DESC May 5 Swim clinic with...
Unfortunately, due to weather conditions we were required to move the date. Dunmore East Swim club would like to invite you to International Women’s Day - Saturday March 15th! A “not to be missed” event. Members Time Breakfast at Lawlors from 9.30 - for all! Top class fare and we cater for special diets too! Not just for the women and girls……See you there.
Last week - February 20th, DESC were welcomed to Sport HQ at the National Sports Campus to meet with Sarah Keane (CEO) and Aisling McKeever (Head of Education). Our meeting was very productive and our representatives (Ruth Whyte and Mary Dorgan) learned a lot particularly in regard to our agenda of improving access and development of swim Coaches/Teachers with Swim Ireland qualifications. Swim Ireland expressed their admiration of the growth of our Club with an Open Water focus. They gave us suggestions and contacts for improvements and innovations. In the...
Dunmore East Swim Club is thrilled to see the launch of Ireland's first-ever National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027. Swimming is Ireland’s second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. We will be breaking it down into three articles, each focusing on key aspects that matter most to our swimmers, coaches, and community. Introduction of National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027 Open Water Swimming Dunmore East Swim Club (This article) We are delighted that Swim Ireland has recognized the contribution of Dunmore East Swim Club,...
Dunmore East Swim Club is thrilled to see the launch of Ireland's first-ever National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027. Swimming is Ireland’s second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. We will be breaking it down into three articles, each focusing on key aspects that matter most to our swimmers, coaches, and community. Introduction of National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027 Open Water Swimming (This article) Dunmore East Swim Club Open Water Swimming Open water swimming, also known as wild swimming, has seen a surge...
Dunmore East Swim Club is thrilled to see the launch of Ireland's first-ever Goverment's National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027. Swimming is Ireland’s second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. We will be breaking it down into three articles, each focusing on key aspects that matter most to our swimmers, coaches, and community. Introduction of National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027 (This article) Open Water Swimming Dunmore East Swim Club Introduction Swim Ireland heralds National Swimming Strategy 2024-2027 as a transformative initiative, developed in...
Notice is hereby given that the Swim Ireland Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday 29th April 2025 on the Zoom Virtual Platform. The AGM is an important date in the Swim Ireland calendar. Several important elections will take place at the AGM, including the election of the Swim Ireland Board of Directors. A detailed AGM Report, which will include information on Swim Ireland Audited Financial Statements 2024, AGM timetable, Motions/Recommendations, Elections and Reports, will also be sent to all Clubs in advance of the AGM. In the...
This year, Maxine Strain is organizing the UCD One-Day Swim Smooth Clinic, following the fantastic feedback from Dunmore East Swim Club participants who attended last year’s Guest Clinic sessions. Specifically designed for distance swimmers, this clinic offers a great opportunity to refine technique and improve performance. We highly encourage those interested to take part and make the most of this valuable experience. Time: Mar 29, 2025, 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM Location: UCD Pool, UCD Sports Centre, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland EARLY BIRD rate of €265 available until 22nd February 2025!...
