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Support a brave and worthy fundraiser and maybe even bag a fantastic prize

A group of south Donegal sea swimmers are taking to the water to do a cold water charity dip to mark International Women’s Day. Anyone who supports these brave dippers will be contributing to a very worthy cause. Furthermore, for every €5 donated, ...

01 Mar 2022 at 18:12

Local News

Donegal Sports Partnership to host Festive Dippers webinar for open water swimmers

25 Nov 2021 at 13:17

Local News

Troubled waters - mystery pollutant at Donegal beach and beauty spot is making people sick

For generations, Mountcharles shore has been a firm favourite for serious sea swimmers, occasional dippers and thrill-seeking pier jumpers. But recently, there is much cause for concern. Water users at Mountcharles have noted an increased ...

08 Sept 2021 at 09:54

Local News

Second circuit of Ireland swim challenge completed by 82-year-old Paddy Conaghan

Árainn Mhór swimmer Paddy Conaghan has completed a remarkable second circuit of Ireland swim challenge. The 82-year-old’s latest challenge, Driving and Ducking Around Ireland, concluded on Sunday, though Paddy opted not to do the final ...

12 Mar 2023 at 18:34

What's On

Rescheduled: Change of date for Bundoran Bay Swim and related events

Strong winds forecast for Saturday have led to a number of coastal events being cancelled or rescheduled around Donegal. Among them is the annual 2.4km Bundoran Bay Swim from Tullan Strand to the main beach. A number of other related ...

28 Jul 2023 at 12:13

Local News

Blue Flag for 12 Donegal beaches with four more awarded Green Coast status

Donegal will have 12 Blue Flag beaches for the 2023 season. They are Bundoran Beach; Killahoey Beach, Dunfanaghy; Murvagh Beach, Laghey; Culdaff Beach, Malin; Rossnowlagh Beach, Ballintra; Shroove Beach, Greencastle; Carrickfinn ...

23 May 2023 at 13:34

Pictures & Videos

Watch: Brave New Year's Day dippers take to the chilly water at Mountcharles

Around 80 people of all ages took to the water at Mountcharles to start the new year off with a dip in the sea. After days of wind and rain, the weather on New Year's Day morning was relatively settled, and there was a ...

02 Jan 2024 at 12:50

Local News

12 Dips of Christmas raises a whopping €15,000 for two Donegal charities

On Christmas Eve, more than 70 people from all over south Donegal and beyond completed their 12 dips of Christmas. In its third year, the 12 Dips is a sponsored fundraiser where participants dip or swim in cold water ...

02 Jan 2024 at 11:12

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Dozens of hardy dippers at Mountcharles New Year's Day swim

Around 80 swimmers and dippers braved the chilly water of Donegal Bay for the annual New Year's Day swim in Mountcharles. The swim took place at 11am on January 1, and those taking part had plenty of support on the ...

01 Jan 2024 at 13:59

Local News

UPDATE: Yellow scum at Mountcharles pier not harmful says EPA

UPDATE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tested the water and the substance and says it is harmless. Read more here ================= Bathers hoping to enjoy a dip in the morning sunshine at ...

09 May 2024 at 15:40

South Donegal

€20,000 for Bundoran's famous ‘Thrupenny’ pool welcomed

A grant of €20,000 for upgrading work at one of Bundoran’s two famous outdoor swimming pools - the thrupenny pool - has been welcomed by local county councillor, Michael McMahon. The funding has been ...

10 Aug 2022 at 14:24

Pictures & Videos

Watch: Swimmers take to the water for the Bundoran Big Swim

There was a great turnout for the Bundoran Big Swim which took place on Saturday afternoon. Swimmers took to the water at Tullan Strand for the 2.4km swim. The event is a fundraiser for Bundoran ...

23 Jul 2022 at 17:45

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