Swimmers returning to the sea.

Posted on April 14, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

There’s a steady stream of returnees at each session now. There were a few down on Saturday and more last night. Just as an aside, Sean Foley is 100% committed to coming down for his first sea swim next Saturday. He promises. No pressure. He did promise, though. He wouldn’t lie. Or back out.

Open water, sea swimming in Cork, Ireland.

Myrtleville Monday – April 13, 2015

Rory Galvin was back for his first swim – note innovative use of finger to denote said first swim. He’s sorted for the next nineteen, but not sure what he’ll do then.

Diane Neaves reckoned her first dip of the year was a double-thumbs-up effort. Can’t beat enthusiasm 🙂

Bernard and Carol were also encouraging a newcomer who needed a bit of guidance. He used to swim in some other place but there’s nobody left there now, he said. He was a bit fed up when they left him alone last night too – bloody speedsters.

Ms. Cashell, Mr. Lynch and Mr. Finbarr.

The sea stayed in double figures at about 10.2c. Good conditions to get back in. Although, with an Easterly forecast, it will probably go back down again, so swim quickly to stay warm. No Selfies. Gordon.

We’re a porn site! Who’d have thought it?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

I think we all knew there might be some potential for confusion if the pictures of “lots of flesh and some people in rubber suits” were to be touted on the web, but it was amazing to discover in the Examiner on Saturday that we are, in fact, Property Porn.

David McWilliams says that “property pornographers peddle lifestyle fetishes to the middle classes”. So, not just a porn site, we’re a fetish site too! Incredible. Apparently, promoting the aspirational lifestyle of the Myrtleville Swimmer adds value to properties. You think I’m making this up?

Selling the aspirational lifestye of the Myrtleville Swimmer.

Text a bit small? Here’s the most important part.

Just in case you missed our bit.

Lifestyles of the idle rich – that’s us. They must have Denis Cregan-Condon in mind. I wonder what our cut from the sale will be? Enough for a night out in Bunny’s and The Pine Lodge, surely 🙂

Don’t expect them to swim, but….Daddy Long Legs coming to Myrtleville.

Posted on April 12, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Have a look at May 7th on this European tour. The Pine Lodge. Like loud, fast Blues? Sure, where else would you be?

Oh, and it’s free. Hold on to your ears…

New product release from Harcon PLC

Posted on April 9, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Spare a thought in this great weather (other than the morning fog) for the seemingly large number of our fellow swimmers suffering from head colds and chest infections. The current species of virus goes on for a couple of weeks and laughs in the face of all antibiotics and other remedies…….until now!

With the shower market cornered, Harcon Plc are expanding their product range and have proudly announced the all-new “One night cough syrup”.

Only available direct from Harcon’s mobile delivery vehicle (parked at the top of Myrtleville slip at 10.30am most days), it’s the solution to what ails you. Not currently available in pharmacies, but discussions with Ed the Chemist are planned.

Never miss another swim! Just one dose and you too can look this good the next day.

Prime examples of the health benefits of the One Night Syrup.

Great to see our national reputation as a centre of pharmacological excellence being enhanced further.

Bunny Swims 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

The inaugural year for Bunny Swims seemed to catch the attention of the easily-distracted group in Myrtleville. Not too sure about further West, though.

Started early – got worse. Friday morning.

Some of the Saturday morning crowd.

As with all events, there were sub-plots and by-lines all over the weekend. There was Claire Canning getting back into the water on Sunday….

OK, you made me go in here, but there is NO WAY I’m putting my head in or swimming. So there. Claire Ní Channain folds her arms and puts her foot down. But not her face.

Claire was generous enough to loan her dressing gown to an elderly kayaker after the swim, though. She thought he looked cold, but I’d say the red flushes were more being hot and bothered by the bunnies really…

Mike Hefner and supporters.

Poor old Tom and Pat came down for their daily swim – to be accosted by bunnies. They don’t seem to have minded, though.

These poor men were minding their own business as they do every morning and then……

So, having added an extra swim on Sunday morning, it was on to Sandycove for the evening. I wasn’t there, but you’d have to say the pictures seem to show a level of bemusement as the Myrtlevillian hordes descended for their fourth Bunny Swim of the weekend.

On one side of the road we had….Yeah, I haven’t taken mine off since Friday.

On the other side of the road…

What in the name of God is going on here, Tadhg? Why is there a plague of rabbits over there? Don’t they know this is the world famous, serious Sandycove Island?

Look, I’m sorry – says Angela – it all seemed like a good idea until that Myrtleville crowd got involved.

And so we had two – very separate – groups.

Serious Sandycove Swimmers.

……and the other lot. With Mike Harris in his element and Angela getting dragged into it – like it or not!

It really was a long weekend. By Monday, it was just too much for some young people and a nap was needed.

Seminar on Nutrition?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

After the night with Eilis, there was some discussion about organising another evening event. “Nutrition for swimmers” was the topic being suggested. At first I thought it would be a very good idea. Then I considered the group of swimmers we have in Myrtleville. To be fair, if it’s one thing they’re experts on – it’s their own nutrition.

100% not nutritionally challenged.

There’s no way they’ll miss out on the key 45 minute post-swim window to replenish the food supply to the muscles. They’d hardly miss 45 seconds.

Pat Lowry ensuring that the ‘golden window’ for post-swim nutrition isn’t missed. Feed ’em on the beach, says Pat.

If anyone is feeling a weakness on the way home after all the sausages and cake, just have some Smash pre-made and ready for when you come in the door. That’ll fill you up.

The only nutrition tip you need. None of that fresh food rubbish.

The Dutchman

Posted on April 2, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

I just liked these two from Siobhan taken at this morning’s swim – makes it clear where the Hat design came from!

Swim tomorrow at 07.00 for the Bunny Swim. For leisurely folk (Denis etc.) there’s also going to be a 10.00 swim. Why you’d bother is beyond me – sure, the day is over at that stage.

Bunny Ears Competition

Posted on April 1, 2015 by myrtlevilleswimmers

A reminder that the Bunny Swims are going ahead next weekend:

Remember, if this is your first weekend back, be smart, don’t stay in too long, swim with someone for company, and wrap up warm afterwards. This weekend schedule is all about starting to reacclimatise and the social catch-up!

EASTER WEEKEND	LOCATION	BUNNY TIME	Other Swim Times
FRI 3RD APR	MYRTLEVILLE	07:00	SC – 16:30
SAT 4TH APR	MYRTLEVILLE	08:15	SC – 17:00
SUN 5TH APR	SANDYCOVE	17:30	MV – 12:00
MON 6TH APR	SANDYCOVE	18:00	MV – 18:00

As an added bonus for the weekend, we’re having a Bunny Ears competition. Whoever has the best ears will get Finbarr Hedderman’s medals for his North Channel Swim, which Siobhan Russell is sick of dusting.

Anne Sheehy has got her entry in early.

It’s a good attempt, Anne, but not a great attempt. I’m sure there will be lots of others trying to beat this and win Finbarr’s medals.

By the way, while we’re talking about Anne, what – I wonder – was she saying to Gary here? Maybe: “I thought that didn’t happen until after you went into cold water?” or, “Not even a HARCON shower’s going to help you there, Gary.”

Swim Safe this weekend and always 🙂

Myrtleville Swimmers

Open Water – Sea Swimming in Cork, Ireland

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