Monthly Archives: September 2012

Following in Ned’s (rather large) footsteps … Gábor Molnar heading to Catalina

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

Gábor Molnar is heading out this Saturday to attempt the 20 mile Catalina Channel Crossing on the 2nd Oct 2012. Please join me is wishing him the very best of luck esp as success means he will join Eddie Irwin … Continue reading →

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Sandycove Island Swim Club AGM – This Sat, 29th Sept

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

Hi all, Please be informed that the Sandycove Island Swim Club AGM is on this coming Saturday,  29th September, from 2:30 -4 pm in Hamlet’s (old hole in wall) in Kinsale. All members are invited to attend. Kind regards Liz

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And more congratulations for Ned…

Posted on September 23, 2012 by lecummins

After his speedy Catalina swim only a few days ago, congratulations are again due to Ned Denison, who was inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame yesterday as an Honour Administrator. This is a really big deal-he was one … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Ned!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by lecummins

Ned after finishing his Catalina Channel swim Big congratulations to Ned Denison on completing his Catalina Channel swim today in an unofficial time of 8 hours and 50 minutes. In completing this swim he became the second Irish person to … Continue reading →

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‘The Edge Sports’ Sandycove Island Challenge 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by lecummins

On Saturday last, September 15th, 265 swimmers took to the water for ‘The Edge Sports’ Sandycove Island Challenge 2012. Thankfully the sun shone for most of the day, and the water was calm with a pleasant temperature of about 14degrees Celsius. … Continue reading →

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RNLI Courtmacsherry Open Water Swim 2012 – Results

Posted on September 11, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

RNLI Courtmacsherry Open Water Swim 2012 by Ray McArdle Great showing for second annual swim. The second annual Courtmacsherry swim took place on September 8th on Blind Strand just outside Courtmacsherry.   The swim grew to 77 swimmers this year. The … Continue reading →

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Carmel Collin’s AIS tracker for her EC crossing @ 1 am tomorrow!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

Hi all, Carmel Collins is due to start her EC crossing at 1 am in the morning, Sunday the 9th Sept She is on Gallivant, AIS tracker is here: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jspglId=0RsLqd0OfljkLGCkqOSpPqE8DLAaEKhMc She cannot update via twitter but will update by text … Continue reading →

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Carmel Collins heading to Dover today!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

  Carmel Collins, Channel Aspirant extraordinaire, is heading off to Dover tonight to wait for her window to cross the English Channel. Please join me in wishing her all the best ! She will be updating Facebook with her progress … Continue reading →

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Courtmacsherry Swim 2012 – Saturday, September 8th @ 11.00am

Posted on September 4, 2012 by sandyswimadmin

Hi all, this is a super fun swim! Message from Ray: Welcome to the second annual Courtmacsherry swim which will take place in Blind Strand (Coolbawn), Courtmacsherry, County Cork on Saturday, September 8th at 11.00am(need to register by 10.30am). This swim … Continue reading →

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