As a continuation of our Learn to Swim programme, we are offering LGBTI+ community members a discounted entry to the upcoming Swim for A Mile training programme in Shannon!

This 12 week programme will run on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 19.45-20:30, starting on Tuesday March 22nd. The actual cost of the programme is €199, but if you identify as an LGBTI+ community member and register with us, you will receive a discount of €20.

Please note – you must be able to swim two full lengths of the pool to sign up for this programme. You can train for a half mile (800m) or a full mile (1600m).

Shannon Leisure Centre will once again be the venue. The sessions will be coached by LGBTI+ community member Rory Ryan, a fully qualified swimming teacher with Swim Ireland, a Swimming Coach with Shannon Masters and Swim Academy Coordinator of lessons for children and adults in Shannon Leisure Centre.

The group will be mixed with non-LGBTI community members but we will have a group chat available for LGBTI+ people to join and engage with others.

To book:

1. Register your interest via this Eventbrite link.

2. Create a profile for Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre.

3. Contact Shannon Leisure Centre to make your payment of €179 over the phone or in person at reception. We will pay the remaining €20.*

*Your place is not secure until payment is made to the Leisure Centre. Spaces are limited.

Swim for A Mile 2022

If you wish to register for a Swim for A Mile event this must be done separately via the Swim For A Mile website.

Event Dates

UL 50m Pool 7th June 2022

Shannon 25m 25th June 2022

Swim for A Mile Event Cost

Early Bird (March 2022): €25

Standard Price: €30

With thanks to the Clare Sports Partnership and Bank of Ireland Begin Together Fund.