Clare: Where Land Meets Wild Atlantic
County Clare combines world-class indoor swimming facilities with some of Ireland's most spectacular coastal swimming. From the Cliffs of Moher to the unique limestone landscape of the Burren, Clare offers unforgettable aquatic adventures.
🏊♀️ Why Choose Clare Swimming
- • Shannon Leisure Centre: 50 years of community excellence
- • Active Ennis: White Flag quality since 2001
- • Treacy's West County: Hotel luxury swimming
- • Cliffs of Moher: Dramatic Atlantic coastline
- • Wild Atlantic Way: Premier coastal destinations
🌊 Unique Swimming Experiences
- • Ballintoy Harbour: Game of Thrones filming location
- • Mountshannon: Lough Derg Blue Flag beach
- • Burren coastline: Unique limestone formations
- • Atlantic adventures: Coasteering and wild swimming
- • Modern leisure centres with comprehensive programs
Swimming Pools in Clare
Shannon Swimming and Leisure Centre
Celebrating 50 Years! - Comprehensive Community Facility
50th Anniversary Celebration
- • Saturday, June 7th, 2025: Full day of FREE activities
- • 7:00am - 7:00pm: Free access to gym & swimming pool
- • Family Fun (12:30pm - 3:00pm): Face painting, balloon twisting
- • 50 years serving the heart of the community
- • Antimicrobial protection: Zoono 30-day protection
- • State-of-the-art facilities across multiple activity areas
Swimming Programs:
- • Swimming Academy: Lessons for all ages
- • Aqua Aerobics & Aqua Power: Water fitness programs
- • School Swimming & PE: Educational partnerships
- • Private Swimming Lessons: Individual instruction
- • Water Safety Courses: Life-saving skills
- • Birthday Parties: Pool celebrations available
Comprehensive Facilities
Swimming Pool Complex
Full-size pool, sauna, steam room, and modern changing facilities
Multi-Sport Facility
Basketball hall, climbing wall, AstroTurf pitches, skate park
Fitness Excellence
Strength & conditioning gym, HYROX training, fitness classes
Family Entertainment
Tír Na nÓg playground, café, family-friendly programs
Contact Shannon Leisure:
(061) 361 841
info@shannonleisurecentre.ie
Bothar Linne, Tullyglass, Shannon V14 PH02
Mon-Thu: 06:15-22:00, Fri: 06:15-21:00
Active Ennis Leisure Complex
White Flag Excellence Since 2001 - Clare County Council Managed
Quality Excellence
- • White Flag award for excellence since 2001
- • Clare County Council owned and managed
- • Multiple facilities across Ennis locations
- • Professional programming: Beach lifeguard training
- • Extended hours: 7am early morning swimming
- • Community mission: Respect and dignity for all patrons
Swimming Services:
Multi-Location Network
Contact Active Ennis:
065 682 1604
info@activeennis.ie
Highfield Road, Ennis, County Clare
activeennis.ie
Treacy's West County Hotel
Hotel Luxury Swimming - One of Midwest's Largest Pools
Premium Pool Facilities
- • 20-metre pool with 1.2m maximum depth
- • Dedicated swimming lanes and separate leisure sections
- • Warm kiddies learner pool - 0.5m depth, 30°C temperature
- • 10-person Jacuzzi at 35-37°C
- • 15-person steam room at 45°C with wet air
- • 15-person sauna at 75°C with dry air
Swimming Services:
- • Children's Swimming Lessons: Professional instruction
- • School Swimming Lessons: Educational partnerships
- • Adult Group Swimming: Fitness and technique
- • Private Swimming Lessons: Individual coaching
- • Sports Club Recovery: Post-training sessions
- • Hotel Guest Access: Premium wellness experience
Thermal Suite Experience
Largest in Midwest
One of the largest hotel swimming pools in the Midwest area
Complete Wellness
Pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna for total relaxation
Hotel Integration
Part of luxury hotel experience with dining and accommodation
Private Instruction
Martina O'Hagen & Karolina Bona available for lessons
Treacy's Swimming Contact:
065-6893000 (Private Lessons)
info@twcennis.com
Limerick Road, Ennis V95 C9CT
Hotel guests & members welcome
Coastal Swimming in Clare
Cliffs of Moher & The Burren Coast
Dramatic Atlantic Coastline - Wild Atlantic Way
Spectacular Coastline
- • Cliffs of Moher: 214m high dramatic cliffs
- • The Burren: Unique limestone landscape
- • Wild Atlantic Way: Premier coastal touring route
- • Protected Atlantic waters in certain bays
- • Rich marine biodiversity with seals and dolphins
- • UNESCO consideration for geological significance
Swimming Locations:
- • Protected bays: Sheltered from Atlantic swells
- • The Burren coast: Unique limestone formations
- • Fanore Beach: Sandy beach and dune systems
- • Doolin area: Traditional music and coastal access
- • Lahinch: Surfing capital with swimming opportunities
- • Kilkee: Traditional seaside resort town
Atlantic Adventures
Coasteering Adventures
Swim, scramble and splash around dramatic coastal formations
Marine Wildlife
Seals, dolphins, and diverse seabird populations
Clear Atlantic Waters
"Astonishingly clear" waters in protected bays
Geological Wonder
Swimming among 350-million-year-old limestone formations
Safety Guidelines:
- • Atlantic conditions: Strong currents and changeable weather
- • Local knowledge essential: Choose protected bays
- • Wetsuit recommended: Atlantic waters are cold year-round
- • Never swim alone: Bring swimming partners
- • Tide awareness: Check tide times and conditions
Mountshannon, Lough Derg
Blue Flag Beach - Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Blue Flag Excellence
- • Blue Flag award for water quality and environmental excellence
- • Lifeguard service during bathing season
- • Shallow swimming area perfect for families
- • Freshwater lake swimming in Ireland's largest lake
- • Free car parking and easy access
- • Ecological significance: EU Habitats Directive protection
Lake Activities:
Mountshannon Village
18th Century Elegance
Elegant Georgian village with picturesque marina setting
Family Friendly
Safe shallow swimming, sunny day destination
Hidden Heartlands
Part of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands tourism region
Local Hospitality
Village amenities and traditional Irish welcome
Visit Mountshannon:
Location: Dooros, Mountshannon, Co. Clare
Awards: Blue Flag by An Taisce
Perfect for: Family swimming, nature lovers, health & wellbeing
Clare's Swimming Culture
Community Excellence
Shannon Leisure - 50 Years
Half a century of community swimming excellence and innovation
Active Ennis White Flag
Over 20 years of quality excellence since 2001
Hotel Luxury
Treacy's West County offering Midwest's largest hotel pool
Clare County Council
Public sector commitment to community swimming access
Natural Swimming Heritage
Cliffs of Moher: Iconic Atlantic coastline swimming experiences
The Burren: Unique limestone formations and crystal clear waters
Wild Atlantic Way: Premier coastal swimming destination
Lough Derg Blue Flag: Freshwater swimming excellence
Coasteering Adventures: Swim, scramble, and explore dramatic coastline
Game of Thrones: Ballintoy Harbour fame and crystal clear waters
Clare Swimming Philosophy:
Clare embodies the perfect balance of modern leisure excellence and wild natural swimming, where dramatic Atlantic coastlines meet community-focused facilities serving all ages and abilities.
Ready to Explore Clare Swimming?
From dramatic Cliffs of Moher to award-winning leisure centres - Clare offers unforgettable swimming adventures!