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Open water training

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  • 06-05-2008 8:04pm
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    dalkener
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    Heya,

    Just wondering has anybody got suggestions for areas around Dublin that are handy for open water swimming, I've been to 40 foot etc but find it a pain to get to in the evening as I'm based in Lucan. Any top tips also appreciated. Thanks!!


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    Killgore Trout
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    Blessington? I don't know how good the lakes are for swimming but it may be easier to get to - but you're going to have a pain getting to any costal location from Lucan really. "Upper" Liffey wouldn't really be my cup of tea for leisure/training though there are races there this year.


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    secman
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    Swimming in Blesington lakes is strictly prohibited, and in good weather is patrolled by ESB boats to enforce it . Signs are posted all over the place to this effect. Living in Lucan, there is no easy answer .

    Secman


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    Killgore Trout
    Registered Users Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Killgore Trout


    I stand corrected ( just found this: http://www.esb.ie/main/news_events/press_release73.jsp ). I know theres canoeing and other watersports etc in the lakes - so I thought swimming would be OK. Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing :o


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    Chris Peak
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    I heard Blessington lake was full of man eating Pike! :eek:


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