Drogheda Triathlon Club members are looking forward excitedly to the 8th annual Boyne Swim which will take place this Saturday the 16th September starting in Mell at 12:55pm and finishing at the Boyne Fisherman’s HQ under the Boyne Viaduct.
As always, the Boyne Swim in association with Aura Leisure, is supported and facilitated by the Drogheda Port Company who have provided a beautiful set of trophies and medals for 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 in a safe and professional manner. Louth County Council have also provided support for the event each year since it’s inception in 2014.
Once again the event has partnered with Aura Leisure Ltd who are specialists in the health and leisure business nationwide and are responsible for managing and running the local swimming and leisure facility in Drogheda.
“As experts in the health and leisure business and joining forces with Drogheda Triathlon Club provides both of us with the opportunity to promote health and wellness and encourage people of all ages to participate in sport and health activities” said an event spokesperson.
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 9 years old to 70 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 8th year has become one of the major rivers on the national open water calendar.
Make sure you come out and cheer on the 250 swimmers who are taking part from one of the many great vantage points along the river Boyne – a wonderful sight to behold!
For further information please contact Ray Donagh 086 3803679 / Siobhain Rock 0872947936
