Boyne Swim launched

Drogheda Triathlon Club has launched the 7th annual Boyne Swim which takes place on 10th September.

The swim starts in Mell and finishes at the Boyne Fisherman’s HQ under the Boyne Viaduct.

After a two-year absence due Covid, the event is back and now is now a qualifier for the prestigious Liffey Swim.

As always, the Boyne Swim is supported and facilitated by the Drogheda Port Company who have made the swim possible and have provided a set of trophies and medals to all the winners.

The winners and runners up in various categories receive magnificent trophies designed and made by local artist Ronan Halpin. Drogheda Port Company ensure that the swim and all other maritime activities on the river Boyne are carried out in a safe and professional manner. Louth County Council has also provided support for the event each year since its inception in 2014.

Aura Leisure Ltd, who are specialist in the health and leisure business nationwide and are responsible for managing and running the local swimming and leisure facility in Drogheda, continue as the sponsor of the 'Boyne Swim'.

The swim attracts swimmers from all corners of Ireland and many travel from the UK and the continent. With past swimmers ranging in age from nine to 70 years old both male and female in wetsuits or skins, the event will surely provide a colourful and exciting spectacle as the swimmers make their way down river through the centre of Drogheda and under the iconic Boyne Viaduct to the finish line.

Ireland has many open water river and sea swims throughout the year and the Boyne Swim although now in its 7the year has become one the major river on the national open water calendar.

The after-swim party, taking place on the grounds of the Boyne Fishermen, is not to be missed as the food is as good as the hospitality provided by the Boyne Fisherman who generously cover the swim and allow full use of their facilities.

Online registration is open at www.boyneswim.ie