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Locals encouraged to join Christmas festive dips

While most people will still be recovering from the over-indulgence of Christmas day, a hardy group of swimmers from across Mid Ulster will be taking on an early morning swim on Boxing day. The festive dip, which will take place at Cranfield Point ...

23 Dec 2021 at 10:09

Local News

Proposal put forward for an outdoor swimming pool in Buncrana

An outdoor, cold water swimming pool has been proposed for Buncrana Shore Front at July's meeting of Inishowen Municipal District councillors. Councillor Rena Donaghey (Fianna Fail) said funding for the outdoor swimming pool could be obtained ...

15 Jul 2021 at 08:28

Northern Ireland

Olympic swimmer Wiffen ‘surprised’ to win BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen said he was “surprised” to win BBC Northern Ireland’s Sports Personality of the Year. Wiffen won Olympic gold in the pool in the 800m freestyle and bronze in the 1500m freestyle at the Paris Games in the summer....

23 Dec 2024 at 15:58

Northern Ireland

Swimmers set new record for Mull of Kintyre to Co Antrim challenge

One of the most challenging swims between Northern Ireland and Scotland has been conquered with a new record. A five-person team, accompanied by pods of dolphins, swam the Dal Riata Channel from the Mull of Kintyre to Co Antrim in seven ...

05 Sept 2024 at 11:41

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Derry fundraisers make a splash at Christmas Day Swim

Derry's charity fundraisers were out in force today for the annual Christmas Day Swim at Ludden Beach just outside Buncrana in Inishowen. Among the charities to benefit from those who braved the icey watgers of Lough Swilly was the ...

25 Dec 2021 at 21:27

Local News

Local Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day swims in aid of good causes

The annual Christmas Day swim will take place at Ludden Beach, just outside Buncrana in Inishowen, at 11.00am this Saturday. Among the charities to benefit will the the Foyle Hospice and CHECT, a children's eye cancer charity. ...

23 Dec 2021 at 11:21

Sport

Sporting memory: Drumsurn swimmer picks up medal haul at Ulster swimming championships

At look back at 2019... Drumsurn swimmer Eoin Mullan had a successful outing at the provincial championships in Lisburn. Mullan, who swims for Ballymoney, took part in the short course (25m) provincial championships in ...

02 Jun 2021 at 14:01

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 ...

31 Jul 2024 at 16:29

Pictures & Videos

WATCH: Swim Ireland celebrates return to water

Swim Ireland has today released a powerful new video to mark the launch of their ‘Return to Water’ campaign, encouraging their thousands of members nationwide to return to their local swimming pools and clubs. ...

09 Sept 2020 at 11:22

DerryNow

Swim Ulster's 'Get Wet Stay Safe' Roadshows kicks off in Ballyronan

On January 19, Ballyronan will host the first session of the “Get Wet Stay Safe” Roadshows initiative by Swim Ulster. From January to the end of March, a total of eight sessions will be available to open ...

16 Jan 2024 at 15:00

Local News

Boy (11) awarded €10,000 after cutting toe in Donegal hotel swimming pool

An 11-year-old boy has been awarded €10,000 after he cut his toe in a Donegal hotel swimming pool. The boy, who was then aged 6, was staying at the Redcastle Hotel in Inishowen with his family on August ...

27 Jun 2024 at 14:30

Sport

Swimming Olympic gold medallist hopes to ‘inspire next generation’

Olympic gold medallist Jack McMillan has said he hopes his swimming success will inspire the next generation of Northern Ireland sportsmen and women. The 24-year-old was speaking as he met youngsters ...

16 Aug 2024 at 17:49

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