Special Report: If you haven’t yet taken the plunge and started regular open-water swimming, you’re in a dwindling pool
If you haven’t yet taken the plunge and started regular open-water swimming, you’re in a dwindling pool.
“The ease of being able to just go for a swim has given people the physical exercise they required, and the mental health benefits they get from exercise. It was a natural release for a lot of people. What’s more, there’s no expense involved and no fancy equipment required. We’ve seen a massive increase in swimming all across Ireland as a result,” he says.
It’s also a way to find out of there are swim club meet-ups or events that you can join in the part of the country you are visiting. “I’m just in the door from my swim now,” says Griffin, who wouldn’t miss it for the world. “It resets me every single morning. Sometimes life can be a bit challenging, and swimming gives you that bit of head space. I’ve met so many friends from it, it’s a great community. This morning there were jellyfish but sure, even if there were sharks we’d probably still go.”