Drogheda Triathlon Club has announced details of the 7 th annual Boyne Swim which will take place on the 10th September starting in Mell and finishing at the Boyne Fisherman’s HQ under the Boyne Viaduct.
“After a two-year absence due covid it is great to be back and further great news is that the Boyne Swim is now a Qualifier for the prestigious Liffey Swim” said a club spokesperson.
“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 ensures 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.
The club is continuing its partnership with Aura Leisure Ltd who continue as the main sponsor of the “Boyne Swim”.
“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” the spokesperson said.
The swim attracts swimmers ranging in age from 9 to 70 years old both male and female in wetsuits or skins from all corners of Ireland and many travel from the UK and the continent.
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 events on the national open water calendar.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Boyne on the 10th of September and maybe you will be one of the lucky ones to be presented with a magnificent trophy or medal from Drogheda Port Company.
The after-swim party on the grounds of the Boyne Fishermen is definitely 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 us full use of their facilities. Online registration is now open at www.boyneswim.ie
