#forty-foot

# forty-foot - Wednesday 25 December, 2019



# Sandycove

# Sandycove

Taoiseach among dozens taking the dive at the Forty Foot for a festive swim today

Dec 25th 2019, 1:35 PM 78,252 Views 76 Comments

There was a steady stream of people throughout the morning and early afternoon taking part in the swim.

# forty-foot - Sunday 29 September, 2019



# Dún Laoghaire

# Dún Laoghaire

Man (50s) dies after getting into difficulty in water at Forty Foot in Dublin

Sep 29th 2019, 5:03 PM 86,472 Views 8 Comments

Gardaí in Dun Laoghaire were called to the incident at the Forty Foot at around 2.30pm.

# forty-foot - Thursday 27 June, 2019



# Swim Time

# Swim Time

Bathing bans lifted at Seapoint, Forty Foot and Dollymount in wake of wastewater overflow

Jun 27th 2019, 1:17 PM 14,949 Views 14 Comments

Sandycove remains closed pending additional test results.

# forty-foot - Tuesday 25 December, 2018



# Festive Swim

# Festive Swim

Photos: Festive swimmers brave the Forty Foot for annual Christmas dive

Updated Dec 25th 2018, 3:07 PM 45,196 Views 23 Comments

It wasn’t too cold outside as the Forty Foot drew dozens of festive swimmers today.

# forty-foot - Sunday 17 June, 2018



# Sandycove

# Sandycove

This is officially Ireland's most expensive neighbourhood

Jun 17th 2018, 12:10 AM 72,838 Views 31 Comments

Ireland now has 4,500 property millionaires.

# forty-foot - Tuesday 29 May, 2018



# Forty Foot

# Forty Foot

Warnings after swimmer injured at popular Dublin swimming spot

May 29th 2018, 7:23 AM 42,079 Views 11 Comments

The swimmer hit a rock a Dun Laoghaire’s Forty Foot and was treated at the scene.

# forty-foot - Sunday 24 December, 2017



# Survival Guide

# Survival Guide

Doing a Christmas Day swim this year? We talked to an Irish international ice swimmer for some advice

Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 PM 11,781 Views 7 Comments

Locals at the Forty Foot in Sandycove also weighed in with tips for braving the icy waters.

# forty-foot - Tuesday 22 August, 2017



# Always Really Cold

From The Daily Edge

# Always Really Cold

The Forty Foot got a great shoutout in the New York Times as one of the 'best places to swim in the world'

Aug 22nd 2017, 8:17 AM 5,996 Views 1 Comment

Fair.

# forty-foot - Saturday 8 July, 2017



# Rain Or Shine

# Rain Or Shine

The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'

Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM 24,243 Views 5 Comments

We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.

# forty-foot - Saturday 27 May, 2017



# Dún Laoghaire

# Dún Laoghaire

Forty Foot swimmers raise alarm after jet skis and powerboats cause havoc

May 27th 2017, 1:58 PM 97,804 Views 40 Comments

The seafarers ventured into an area especially designated for swimmers.

# forty-foot - Thursday 25 December, 2014



# Mad Yokes

# Mad Yokes

IN PICTURES: Your Christmas Day dips and runs

Dec 25th 2014, 6:48 PM 66,118 Views 27 Comments

A Christmas tradition for some, a nightmare for others.

# forty-foot - Tuesday 14 October, 2014



# 999 Call

# 999 Call

Man airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming at Forty Foot

Oct 14th 2014, 1:03 PM 7,317 Views 14 Comments

He’s said to be suffering from hypothermia.

# forty-foot - Tuesday 8 July, 2014



# Wetherspoons

From The Daily Edge

# Wetherspoons

Wetherspoon's has confirmed the location of its second Dublin pub

Jul 8th 2014, 2:39 PM 13,907 Views 21 Comments

Hope you like Wetherspoons, south county Dublin.

# forty-foot - Wednesday 26 March, 2014



# Let's Go Swimming

# Let's Go Swimming

PICS: Here's the new unisex bathing area at the Forty Foot

Mar 26th 2014, 7:00 PM 23,745 Views 16 Comments

Chilly changing rooms for all!

# forty-foot - Thursday 13 March, 2014



# News Fix

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday

Mar 13th 2014, 11:34 PM 24,781 Views 0 Comments

Everybody’s talking about the former regulator speaking about Sean Quinn, the Irish economy shrinking and women in the Forty Foot Club…



# Turning Tides

# Turning Tides

Women members finally accepted at Forty Foot club

Mar 13th 2014, 10:01 AM 16,515 Views 94 Comments

The Sandycove Bathers’ Association is allowing women members after years of protests.

# forty-foot - Wednesday 25 December, 2013



# Brrrr

From The42

# Brrrr

Snapshot: Christmas Day swimmers at the Forty Foot and Seapoint

Dec 25th 2013, 3:32 PM 27,626 Views 14 Comments

This was the day’s main sporting event.



# Taking The Plunge

# Taking The Plunge

Pictures: Ireland celebrates Christmas (& clear skies) with icy dips, strolls on the strand

Dec 25th 2013, 1:04 PM 12,444 Views 12 Comments

Hello sunshine.

# forty-foot - Wednesday 24 July, 2013



# Forty Foot

# Forty Foot

Climbing in the Moonlight Pic of the Day

Jul 24th 2013, 10:46 AM 7,707 Views 9 Comments

Taken at the Forty Foot in Sandycove.

# forty-foot - Friday 25 May, 2012



# Daily Fix

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Friday

May 25th 2012, 8:04 PM 3,256 Views 0 Comments

Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.



# Take 5

# Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

May 25th 2012, 4:46 PM 4,752 Views 4 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…



# Investigation

# Investigation

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after five hospitalised in brawl at Forty Foot

May 25th 2012, 10:21 AM 8,413 Views 52 Comments

One local TD has called for DART activity to be monitored to prevent gangs from congregating in the area.

# forty-foot - Sunday 25 December, 2011



# Christmas

# Christmas

In pictures: Taking the plunge at Sandycove's Christmas swim

Dec 25th 2011, 2:17 PM 8,004 Views 1 Comment

Hundreds turned out to brave the icy waters at Dublin’s Forty Foot this morning for the annual event. Brrrr…

# forty-foot - Friday 24 June, 2011



# Week In Photos

# Week In Photos

The week in photos

Jun 24th 2011, 7:02 PM 723 Views 3 Comments

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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