New Swimmers evening – June 13th: 18:30 – Help wanted

Posted on May 24, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

June 13th, 6.30pm: Eilis Burns will be bringing a group of new open water swimmers to Myrtleville on Tuesday, June 13th at 18:30.

Any of the regular Myrtleville swimmers who can be around that evening to give any help would be appreciated. We need swimmers used to the sea to join the group for the swim and watch out for anyone who needs some support. Also, any kayakers or SUPs available would be very welcome.

Please come down if you can. Remember what your own first swim was like and help out

Some of the new swimmers in 2014 with Eilis and Mike Harris.

1st Cork Myrtleville to Fountainstown Splash

Posted on April 24, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Raising funds for the 1st Cork Sea Scouts Group, there’s a new swim to enter: July 19, 2023 is the inaugural 1st Cork Myrtleville to Fountainstown Splash.

Enter here: https://www.sportstiming.ie/events/myrtleville-to-fountainstown-splash-2

The Buoys thank you!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Well done and thanks to everyone who donated either online or in-person. All donations from €10 to the several €100s – and even a very generous €200 – will go to keeping the buoys and defibrillator in working order. Every cent is appreciated. Thanks to Crosshaven Tri Club (€500) and Sandycove Swimmers (€250) for their continued support. The generosity of all involved means we will have top-up funds for 2024 and maybe even 2025 – as long as we are successful in getting County Council grants for the bulk of the costs each year.

Thanks to Aisling, Marie and Nicola for catering a great event yesterday. Sincere apologies that some eejit in a self-styled swimmy-sarong crashed your picture. We’ll look into organising better security for the future.

Well done to everyone. Great to see that what we have in Myrtleville is valued by so many.

Easter Monday Buoy & Defibrillator fundraiser

Posted on April 3, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Buckets will be shaken for donations next Monday, April 10, from 10.30 – to make up our funding shortfall for 2023 and maybe 2024. Funds raised are to cover costs for the maintenance and replacement of buoys and the purchase and setup of the new defibrillator, which exceed the amount of County Council grants annually.

If you can’t make it in person, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/184b0036

To quote Woody Woodpecker

Posted on March 30, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

That’s all, folks. See you on the longest day.

Final countdown – ten places left

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https://myrtlevilleswimmers.niftyentries.com/Myrtleville-Swimmers-Myrtleville-Church-Bay-Swim-2023-in-aid-of-RNLI

23 left for ’23

Posted on March 29, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

We are down to the last 23 places for June 21st. If you plan to enter, do so here:

https://myrtlevilleswimmers.niftyentries.com/Myrtleville-Swimmers-Myrtleville-Church-Bay-Swim-2023-in-aid-of-RNLI

Almost 90% full

Posted on March 16, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

It was this weekend last year that we sold out the 300 places for the Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim. We added 50 places for 2023 but with 313 sold, we now have just 37 left. If you’re planning to swim on June 21st, entry is advised.

Entries update – Myrtleville to Church Bay in aid of the RNLI

Posted on February 28, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

I’m glad we were able to add the extra fifty places this year, as demand remains high. We have 58 places left. The last fifty sold out very fast last year, but hopefully the extra places will allow anyone interested to get a spot for the swim this year. Having said that, if you’re planning to enter, it might be worth doing it soon.

Anyone for the last 99?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by myrtlevilleswimmers

251 entries taken for the Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim. 99 remain.

If you’re planning on swimming – get entered. https://bit.ly/myrtlevilleswim

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