LXVSWIM

Oct 29, 20191 min read

CONG ABBEY, BETWEEN LOUGH CORRIB AND LOUGH MASK

Looking at the rocks and beautiful ruins, it is difficult but to imagine it as a piece, all together as a place of harmony and hard...

Oct 17, 20191 min read

A fierce day, as yesterday, plenty of chop, slow going out, almost surfing back (in my imagination). My biggest fear - that the wind and...

Oct 7, 20191 min read

A stormy day on the Republic of Ireland's Largest Lake, strong winds and waves giving it the feel of an ocean swim. But without the...

Oct 7, 20191 min read

Lough Corrib, the biggest lake in the Republic of Ireland. it held meaning for painter Paul Henry (1876 to 1958), who lived in the West...

Oct 4, 20191 min read

Sandycove, Dublin, of James Joyce and Ulysses fame, swimming in the shadow of the Martello Tower. Seals and people enjoying the...

Oct 2, 20191 min read

Swirly whirly weather, dark skies and a receding tide - perfect for seeing what one of the town swimming places looks like. Very...