Women's Beginner Open Water Swim HOW 2025

Monaghan Sports Partnership is delighted to be teaming up with Swim Ireland to offer women the unique chance to try a beginners Open Water Swimming Taster session. The is a one off event aiming to encourage women of all ages and abilities to try and become confident swimmers in an open water setting.

This Taster Session is opened to all women aged 18yrs and over.

Please note this session is not a swimming lesson and prior to commencement all participants need to be able to swim at least 2 pool lengths consecutively and comfortably.

The coached session will take place on Monday 11th of August in Lough Major, Ballybay.

Time: 7:30pm-8:15pm

The session will enable participants:

• Meet swimmers of similar abilities.
• To receive great motivation by swimming in a group.
• Work on swimming techniques and strokes.

What you will need

• Goggles suitable for open water swimming
• A bright yellow, orange, pink or green silicone swimming hat
• Tow-float
• Extra layers to keep warm afterwards
• Any other equipment or clothing you normally use for open water