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hunnymonster · 24-01-2008, 12:22

Lots of questions on this topic. If you know the details from your local pool, post here and I'll update the links every so often

Mardyke Arena
Mullingar Swimming Pool
National Aquatic Center, Blanchardstown
Oakgrove, Blackrock, Cork
Westwood Clontarf

hunnymonster · 24-01-2008, 12:26

Mardyke Arena
web: http://www.mardykearena.com/static/index.htm
tel: 021 490 4751
facilities: 25 m pool, usually 3 lanes but less while lessons, club sessions going on, sauna, steam room, and extensive gym facilities
lessons:
adult group - yes
children group - yes
one to one - not that I'm aware of

hunnymonster · 24-01-2008, 14:49

Westwood (Clontarf)
web: http://westwood.hosting365.ie/
tel:+35318530353
facilities: 50 m pool - whoo hoo, steam room, sauna, hot tub,...
lessons:
adult group = yes
children group = yes
one to one = yes, get phone numbers from reception
masters = yes

AngryHippie · 24-01-2008, 23:38

Mullingar Swimming Pool
Town Park, Mullingar
web: http://westmeathcoco.ie
tel:+353449340262
facilities: 25 m pool - sauna, lessons, aqua aerobics, lane swimming, , swimming club, sub aqua club, triathalon club.
lessons:
adult group - yes
children group - yes
one to one - Some teachers and coaches involved at the pool may be willing, enquire at pool.

DaDa · 25-01-2008, 17:02

National Aquatic Centre (NAC - Blanchardstown)
web: http://www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie/
Tel: +353 1 6464300
Email: sales@nac.ie

facilities:
50m pool M-F:6am-9:30AM & W/end:8am-10am / 6pm-8pm:- 50%\75% laned.
Other times: 25m pool (all lane) + seperate kids pool + leisure pool.
Dive Pool: Dedicated Pool
Jacuzzi, Sauna, extensive Gym facilities, Sub-Aqua club, High Diving, Water Polo.

lessons:
adult group = yes
children group = yes
pre-school = yes
one to one = yes
masters = yes
ladies only = yes
aquafit = yes
wave pool, lazy river, slides= yes

Balmed Out · 23-02-2008, 18:27

Oakgrove Leisure Centre
www.oakgroveleisure.ie
Blackrock, cork

facilities:
18m pool (one lane always), Toddler pool, gym, syudio
Sauna, Steam Room, Hydrotherapy units, Gym

lessons:
adult group = yes
children group = yes
one to one = yes
aquafit = yes

Jackie Skelly C · 20-03-2008, 13:53

Spring is finally upon us, start preparing for the summer by joining one of our 10 week swimming courses. Good for flatter, leaner stomachs, shapely arms and legs and most of all blowing the dust off your swimwear before hitting the (hopefully) sun drenched beaches!!

Swimming is also a great skill to have and will help you with confidence and water safety...remember we are an Island nation, water is in our roots!!

BEGINNER COURSES

• For those with little or no swimming experience
• Working towards participants being comfortable in the water by themselves
• Concentrating on acquiring water confidence
• Learning skills essential for any stroke
• No stroke ability necessary
• Introducing front-crawl and back-crawl

Mondays commencing 31st March
7:30pm - 8:15pm (10 weeks)

Wednesdays commencing 9th April
6:45pm - 7:30pm (10 weeks)

Wednesdays commencing 9th April
7:30pm - 8:15 (5 weeks) €89

IMPROVER COURSES

• For those with basic stroke experience
• Building up levels of efficiency and endurance
• Concentrating on multi-stroke technique
• Breathing technique a priority
• Stroke analysis and correction where needed
• Introducing or develop breaststroke and back-crawl

Wednesdays commencing 9th April
6:00pm - 6:45pm (10 weeks)

ADVANCED COURSE

• Build distance, speed, and efficiency
• Advanced stroke analysis
• Increase variety of swimming drills
• Minimum ability - 2 length front-crawl with breathing ability
• One length breaststroke or back-crawl

Thursdays commencing 10th April
7:30pm - 8:15pm (10 weeks)

All 10 week courses only €139

LEARN SOMETHING NEW & EXCITING IN 2008! LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE SO DON'T MISS OUT!

JACKIE SKELLY FITNESS CLARENDON STREET 01-6770040

mru · 28-05-2008, 18:08

Hi - do you know of any swimming pools that offer lessons for adults in the Rathfarnham/Knocklyon area? Thank you.

swim · 24-06-2008, 12:02

Tel:061-213555
Facilities: 50M Pool. 4 Basketball/Indoor Soccer Courts. Gym. Elite Gym.
Lessons:
Adults: Yes, all levels
Children: Yes.
Parent and Toddler- 6 months to 3 years
3-6 year old water confidence
6+ Swim lessons- Beginners to Advanced Lane level
All classes small class sizes
One to one: No
Birthday parties also catered for.

mru · 01-07-2008, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mru

Hi - do you know of any swimming pools that offer lessons for adults in the Rathfarnham/Knocklyon area? Thank you.

Hi - to answer my own question

http://www.terenurecollege.ie/250.0.html

New pool in Terenue College, link on website to times and rates. Went myself last night, and would highly recommend to others.

santosubito · 07-08-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mru

Hi - to answer my own question

http://www.terenurecollege.ie/250.0.html

New pool in Terenue College, link on website to times and rates. Went myself last night, and would highly recommend to others.

That's close to my work, I'd be interested to know how deep it is. I'm in Ben Dunne's place in Kimmage and it's quite shallow. Cheers.

tomcollins97 · 24-09-2008, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by swim

Tel:061-213555
Facilities: 50M Pool. 4 Basketball/Indoor Soccer Courts. Gym. Elite Gym.
Lessons:
Adults: Yes, all levels
Children: Yes.
Parent and Toddler- 6 months to 3 years
3-6 year old water confidence
6+ Swim lessons- Beginners to Advanced Lane level
All classes small class sizes
One to one: No
Birthday parties also catered for.

Is there a website for the UL sports centre - I have tried googling but cannot come up with anything

swim · 24-09-2008, 09:34

The UL Arena Website is under repair at the moment. The best point of contact is the main Arena reception, 061-213555.

paulgreene · 05-11-2008, 17:30

Here is the most upd to date map of Dublin's swimmnig pool
http://www.awaycity.com/wiki/Dublin/Swimming

You can even add your description as well

hope it will help !

tomcollins97 · 06-11-2008, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulgreene

Here is the most upd to date map of Dublin's swimmnig pool
http://www.awaycity.com/wiki/Dublin/Swimming

You can even add your description as well

hope it will help !

Do you know of a similar map for Limerick??

24-01-2008, 12:22	#1
hunnymonster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,277 Adverts \| Friends	Directory of Swimming Pools, Clubs & Lessons Lots of questions on this topic. If you know the details from your local pool, post here and I'll update the links every so often Mardyke Arena Mullingar Swimming Pool National Aquatic Center, Blanchardstown Oakgrove, Blackrock, Cork Westwood Clontarf Last edited by hunnymonster; 13-03-2008 at 08:44.

20-03-2008, 13:53	#7
Jackie Skelly C Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Swimming Lessons for all abilities in the city centre Spring is finally upon us, start preparing for the summer by joining one of our 10 week swimming courses. Good for flatter, leaner stomachs, shapely arms and legs and most of all blowing the dust off your swimwear before hitting the (hopefully) sun drenched beaches!! Swimming is also a great skill to have and will help you with confidence and water safety...remember we are an Island nation, water is in our roots!! BEGINNER COURSES • For those with little or no swimming experience • Working towards participants being comfortable in the water by themselves • Concentrating on acquiring water confidence • Learning skills essential for any stroke • No stroke ability necessary • Introducing front-crawl and back-crawl Mondays commencing 31st March 7:30pm - 8:15pm (10 weeks) Wednesdays commencing 9th April 6:45pm - 7:30pm (10 weeks) Wednesdays commencing 9th April 7:30pm - 8:15 (5 weeks) €89 IMPROVER COURSES • For those with basic stroke experience • Building up levels of efficiency and endurance • Concentrating on multi-stroke technique • Breathing technique a priority • Stroke analysis and correction where needed • Introducing or develop breaststroke and back-crawl Wednesdays commencing 9th April 6:00pm - 6:45pm (10 weeks) ADVANCED COURSE • Build distance, speed, and efficiency • Advanced stroke analysis • Increase variety of swimming drills • Minimum ability - 2 length front-crawl with breathing ability • One length breaststroke or back-crawl Thursdays commencing 10th April 7:30pm - 8:15pm (10 weeks) All 10 week courses only €139 LEARN SOMETHING NEW & EXCITING IN 2008! LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE SO DON'T MISS OUT! JACKIE SKELLY FITNESS CLARENDON STREET 01-6770040

24-06-2008, 12:02	#9
swim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 36 Adverts \| Friends	University Arena, University of Limerick Tel:061-213555 Facilities: 50M Pool. 4 Basketball/Indoor Soccer Courts. Gym. Elite Gym. Lessons: Adults: Yes, all levels Children: Yes. Parent and Toddler- 6 months to 3 years 3-6 year old water confidence 6+ Swim lessons- Beginners to Advanced Lane level All classes small class sizes One to one: No Birthday parties also catered for.

05-11-2008, 17:30	#14
paulgreene Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 22	Map of all the swimming pool in Dublin Here is the most upd to date map of Dublin's swimmnig pool http://www.awaycity.com/wiki/Dublin/Swimming You can even add your description as well hope it will help !

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24-01-2008, 12:26	#2
hunnymonster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,277 Adverts \| Friends	Mardyke Arena web: http://www.mardykearena.com/static/index.htm tel: 021 490 4751 facilities: 25 m pool, usually 3 lanes but less while lessons, club sessions going on, sauna, steam room, and extensive gym facilities lessons: adult group - yes children group - yes one to one - not that I'm aware of

24-01-2008, 14:49	#3
hunnymonster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,277 Adverts \| Friends	Westwood (Clontarf) web: http://westwood.hosting365.ie/ tel:+35318530353 facilities: 50 m pool - whoo hoo, steam room, sauna, hot tub,... lessons: adult group = yes children group = yes one to one = yes, get phone numbers from reception masters = yes

24-01-2008, 23:38	#4
AngryHippie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,570 Adverts \| Friends	Mullingar Swimming Pool Town Park, Mullingar web: http://westmeathcoco.ie tel:+353449340262 facilities: 25 m pool - sauna, lessons, aqua aerobics, lane swimming, , swimming club, sub aqua club, triathalon club. lessons: adult group - yes children group - yes one to one - Some teachers and coaches involved at the pool may be willing, enquire at pool.

25-01-2008, 17:02	#5
DaDa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 356 Adverts \| Friends	National Aquatic Centre (NAC - Blanchardstown) web: http://www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie/ Tel: +353 1 6464300 Email: sales@nac.ie facilities: 50m pool M-F:6am-9:30AM & W/end:8am-10am / 6pm-8pm:- 50%\75% laned. Other times: 25m pool (all lane) + seperate kids pool + leisure pool. Dive Pool: Dedicated Pool Jacuzzi, Sauna, extensive Gym facilities, Sub-Aqua club, High Diving, Water Polo. lessons: adult group = yes children group = yes pre-school = yes one to one = yes masters = yes ladies only = yes aquafit = yes wave pool, lazy river, slides= yes

23-02-2008, 18:27	#6
Balmed Out Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,557 Adverts \| Friends	Oakgrove Leisure Centre www.oakgroveleisure.ie Blackrock, cork facilities: 18m pool (one lane always), Toddler pool, gym, syudio Sauna, Steam Room, Hydrotherapy units, Gym lessons: adult group = yes children group = yes one to one = yes aquafit = yes

28-05-2008, 18:08	#8
mru Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 191 Adverts \| Friends	Hi - do you know of any swimming pools that offer lessons for adults in the Rathfarnham/Knocklyon area? Thank you.

24-09-2008, 09:34	#13
swim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 36 Adverts \| Friends	The UL Arena Website is under repair at the moment. The best point of contact is the main Arena reception, 061-213555.