swimming

STYLE

The best long-sleeved swimsuits to see you through spring

You gave your sea swimming habit a little break over Christmas... but suddenly it's almost April and you've…

By Sarah Finnan

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SELF

‘I’ve got a confession to make: I don’t know how to swim’

A traumatic childhood swimming lesson turned me off swimming for life, but some people can't understand that. Here's…

By Grace McGettigan

SELF

Ireland’s hikers, surfers, cyclists and yoga instructors on why you should practice

We pick the brains of some of the island’s most inspiring movers and shakers to tap into the…

By Michelle Hanley

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SELF

The five torturous stages of bringing children to swimming lessons

It might be a skill for life, but I wasn’t prepared for the sweat, damp children, noise, bragging…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

Nature is healing: 3 outdoor activities to get involved in this month

The evenings are getting longer, the weather is getting better and the stretch is getting grander. After almost…

By Sarah Finnan

AGENDA

Enjoy a ‘dip’ in the sea to help raise funds for Irish homeless charity

Homeless charity, the Simon Community, is encouraging people to take a ‘dip’ to raise funds for much-needed homelessness…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, SELF

Planning a dip in the Irish sea? You’ll need this app before you head out

A new app contains vital information for all sea swimmers, including water temperature, tide times, swell height, and…

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA, STYLE

The must have accessory of the year? A dryrobe.

Not since Zara's infamous polka dot dress has a garment so captured the imagination of the public.  Edaein…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Take the plunge: 4 sunrise sea swimming groups to join in 2020

In the mood for some sea swimming? Here are four groups across Ireland to get involved with now…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

How I conquered my fear of the ocean…thanks to a broken heart

Born into a family of seafarers, author Catherine Doyle was afraid of water. One doomed romance and a…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

I went skinny dipping in broad daylight and this is what I learnt

Last Sunday morning Geraldine Carton woke up at 7.30am in order to complete this week’s “A first time…

By Geraldine Carton

FASHION

Twist and shout! Retro swimwear styles are firmly back in fashion

We may not always get sun in summer, but we do have sea and sand, so all you…

By Marie Kelly