RNLI Union Hall Swim 2026
Dive into the fun and challenge yourself at the coolest swim event of the summer!
Union Hall RNLI's 12th Annual Swim is taking place around Glandore Harbour on Sunday 26 July at 2pm.
There will be a 1k and a 2k route for participants to choose from.
Age restrictions
The 1k swim is open to participants aged 11 and over. The 2k swim is open to participants ages 12 and over. If you are participating in the swim under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian will be asked to sign a parental consent on your behalf prior to the swim.
Check in
Check in will open from 12.30 to1.30pm on Keelbeg Pier, Union Hall.
There is NO on-the-day registration.
When you arrive on the day, there will be 1k and 2k check-in desks that are in alphabetical order, so go to the table with the first letter of your surname, give your name and you will get your number written on your hand.
Upon exiting the water this year on the beach, we please ask swimmers to walk up between the barriers on the beach, so that your number can be taken down and you will be checked out.
Safety briefing
The safety briefing will commence at 1.45pm.
We will not be timing this swim, it is up to you if you wish to time it yourself, but 1k swimmers will be taken out of the water after 60 minutes for safety.
There will be RNLI volunteers, first aid provision and assistance available on the day.
We strongly recommend wearing a wetsuit, however, they are not compulsory.
Routes
There will be maps of the swim available on the day. Both the 1k and 2k swimmers will leave from the beach at Keelbeg Pier, Union Hall. You will also finish at the same beach.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased for 1k and 2k distances. Tickets cost €35.30 (inc fees) and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Contact
Email: [email protected]