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Thomond Swim 2018

Posted on 23, June 2018

in Category Club News, Events, Open Water, Thomond Swim

King Johns Castle Thomond Swim

11th year since it was reinstated and today we 97 swimmers in the water plenty of first timers & plenty of seasoned swimmers. The sun shone and most importantly all who entered exited safety. A big thank you to Limerick Marine Seach & Rescue for the boat cover alongwith the support of Limerick Kayak Club. The Civil Defence provided the welcome shower & finishing tents. Again we had the support of St Michaels Boat Club for the event. Every year they open their doors and hand over the keys to the swimmers. We had plenty of food to recharge the [&hellip

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Castleconnell Summer Solstice 2018

Posted on 21, June 2018

in Category Club News, Open Water

86 swimmers took part in a 1.4km swim in Castleconnell on Wednesday 20th June. It was the first swim in the Summer League. Funds went towards Castleconnell Boat Club & the Marine Search & Rescue. A big thank you to all the helpers who supported. Here are the results. The men started 3 minutes after the ladies. Results Limerick Masters Castleconnell Boat Club Summer Solstice Swim 2018

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SOLSTICE 2018

Posted on 17, June 2018

in Category Club News, Open Water

The Shannon Open Water Swim League kicks off in Castelconnell on Wednesday 20th June with the Solstice swim. Entries on the day. Swim Start 19:15 Distance 1.2km For more information on the Swim League & how to sign up: Shannon Region Open Water Swim League: https://www.facebook.com/ShannonRegionOWSL/ or shannonregionowsl@gmail.com

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Fly Shannon Thomond Swim 2017 Results

Posted on 9, July 2017

in Category Club News, Open Water, Thomond Swim

King Johns Castle Thomond Swim

Well done to all the swimmers who took part in a fantastic swim through the heart of Limerick City. A bg thank you to our sponsorts Fly Shannon group. A huge thanks to our volunteers from the club who helped on the day and especially to the Limerick Marine Search & Rescue, Civil Defence, Limerick Kayak Club and St. Michaels Rowing Club for their support. This was our 10th year running the event and each year the numbers continue to grow. We had 95 swimmers in the water of 97 that registered. Results can be found on the links below: [&hellip

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Summer Solstice Castleconnell 2017

Posted on 21, June 2017

in Category Club News, Open Water

We had almost 60 swimmers take part in the now annual Summer Solstice Swim in Castleconnell. The swim is run as a fundraiser for Castleconnell Boat Club. Tonight we raised a total of 630€ for the club and we could see one year on from last year the terrific progress that has been made at the site. We had 3 female junior swimmers tonight Sophie Keane, Julie Lyons & Edie Reynolds. Fantastic swimming over a distance of approximately 1,150m. The ladies started 2 minutes before the men. Results can be found here. Results Limerick Masters Castleconnell Boat Club Summer Solstice Swim 2017 [&hellip

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Castleconnell Summer Solstice Dip

Posted on 22, June 2016

in Category Club News, Open Water

Well done to all those swimmers who took part in our fundraiser 1km dip in aid of Castleconnell boat club last Tuesday 21st June. Prior to the adults entering the kids had a splash and dash that was well rewarded with medals & mars bars! We had 40 swimmers take part and with voluntary donations we were delighted to hand over almost 500€ to Castleconnell Boat Club. The club as many of you know was badly affected by the Winter flooding. The timing of the event meant it was a perfect warm up for those heading to Kilkee this weekend [&hellip

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Thomond Swim 2016 Online Entry

Posted on 7, June 2016

in Category Club News, Open Water, Thomond Swim

This years Thomond Swim is taking place on Saturday July 2nd. Start time 16:45. YOU CAN ENTER ONLINE HERE: https://em.eventmaster.ie/client/order_step1.html?eventId=947&showHeader=true Please note that timing will not be electronic this year. Also please note that in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize we need your online entry in by Wednesday 29th June midnight. Otherwise you will not be given a handicap to be considered for a prize. Looking forward to seeing you in Limerick again

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85th Dun Laoghaire Harbour Race – Sunday 10th August

Posted on 5, August 2014

in Category Club News, Open Water

The 85th Dun Laoghaire Harbour Race takes place on Sunday August 10th 2014. The men’s race is at 11am and the ladies’ race at 12pm. Last year, over 250 men and women qualified to enter the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Race and it is anticipated that there will be 300 swimmers this year. Each weekend from June to September the swimming club of Leinster run open sea swimming races along the coast of Leinster. Theses are held at well known swimming locations such as Malahide, Portmarnock, Howth, Clontarf, South Wall, Seapoint, Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove, Killiney and Bray. These form the Leinster [&hellip

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