Swimming in Cork

Your Complete Guide to Cork's Best Swimming Facilities, Clubs & Open Water Spots

Swimming Pools Swimming Clubs Open Water Lessons

Cork, Ireland's largest county and second city, offers exceptional swimming opportunities across 10+ facilities

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Swimming Pools
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Swimming Clubs
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Open Water Spots
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Lesson Providers

Cork Swimming Pools

Cork boasts some of Ireland's finest swimming facilities, from LeisureWorld's multiple locations to council-run pools across the county

LeisureWorld Cork

Cork's Premier Swimming Destination

Since 2000

3 Premium Locations Across Cork

LeisureWorld operates Cork's largest network of swimming facilities, serving over 20,000 members with state-of-the-art pools, expert coaching, and comprehensive programs.

Bishopstown
  • • 25m 6-lane pool
  • • Learner pool
  • • Full gym facilities
  • • Fitness classes
  • • Personal training
Churchfield
  • • 25m 6-lane pool
  • • Toddler pool
  • • Modern gym
  • • Astro turf pitches
  • • Teen programs
Douglas (Gus Healy)
  • • 25m pool
  • • Swimming lessons
  • • Club training
  • • School programs
  • • Public swimming

Public Swimming Pools

Coral Leisure Cobh

Carrignafoy, Cobh

Modern leisure center featuring pool, gym, and comprehensive swimming programs.

  • • 25m main pool & learner pool
  • • Swimming lessons all levels
  • • Public swimming sessions
  • • Fitness classes & gym
  • • Summer camps
021-4201696 Website

Mayfield Sports Complex

Mayfield, Cork

Home to Dolphin Swimming Club with plans for new 50m Olympic pool. Community swimming facility.

  • • 25m pool
  • • Club training facilities
  • • Public swimming sessions
  • • Future 50m Olympic pool
  • • Sports complex facilities
Community Pool Contact via Dolphin SC

Neptune Stadium

Blackpool, Cork

Multi-sport facility with swimming pool, popular with local clubs and public swimmers.

  • • Swimming pool facility
  • • Club training venue
  • • Public swimming
  • • Multi-sport complex
  • • Community programs
021-4302900 Public Access

Private Swimming Pools & Leisure Centers

Clayton Hotel Cork City

Lapps Quay, Cork

Luxury hotel with swimming pool and leisure facilities. Day passes available for public use.

  • • Indoor swimming pool
  • • Leisure center access
  • • Day passes available
  • • Spa & wellness facilities
  • • Central Cork location
021-4274800 Website

Fitness First Cork

Various Locations

Premium fitness clubs with swimming pools and comprehensive facilities across Cork.

  • • Swimming pools
  • • Full gym facilities
  • • Group fitness classes
  • • Personal training
  • • Membership required
Premium Facilities Multiple Locations

Cork City Council Swimming Facilities

Glanmire Swimming Pool

25m pool with public swimming sessions

📍 Glanmire, Cork

Ballincollig Swimming Pool

Community pool with family sessions

📍 Ballincollig, Cork

Carrigaline Swimming Pool

Public pool with lessons available

📍 Carrigaline, Cork

Cork Swimming Clubs

Cork is home to some of Ireland's most successful swimming clubs, from beginner-friendly clubs to elite competitive teams

Competitive Swimming Clubs

Dolphin SC

Founded 1901

Swim Ireland Club of the Year 2022

Ireland's oldest and most successful swimming club with Olympic athletes and comprehensive programs.

  • • Elite competitive training
  • • Learn to swim programs
  • • Olympic & national athletes
  • • New 50m Olympic pool planned
  • • Age 6+ to masters
📍 Mayfield Sports Complex Website

📧 info@dolphinsc.ie | 📞 021-450-5678

Blackrock SC

Founded 2015

3rd Overall Irish Nationals 2023

Fast-growing competitive club with excellent coaching and national-level results.

  • • Competitive swimming focus
  • • Learn to swim assessments
  • • National pathway athletes
  • • Youth development programs
  • • Performance squads
📍 Multiple Venues Website

Contact via website

Cork Masters SC

Adult Swimming

Adults 18+ Welcome

Dedicated masters swimming club for adult swimmers of all abilities, from beginners to competitive.

  • • Adult swimmers 18+
  • • All ability levels
  • • Structured training sessions
  • • Masters competitions
  • • Social swimming community
📍 Various Pools Find on Facebook

Search "Cork Masters Swimming"

Sundays Well SC

Community Club

Community-focused swimming club offering training and development for swimmers of all abilities.

  • • All ability levels welcome
  • • Competitive training
  • • Learn to swim programs
  • • Regular galas and events
  • • Family-friendly club
📍 Gus Healy Pool, Douglas Contact via LinkedIn

Search "Sundays Well Swimming"

Tramore SC

Competitive Club

Established swimming club with strong competitive focus and excellent youth development programs.

  • • Competitive training squads
  • • Youth development
  • • Regular competitions
  • • Qualified coaching staff
  • • Gala participation
📍 Cork Area Contact local pools

Ask at LeisureWorld locations

Fermoy SC

North Cork

Serving North Cork with competitive and recreational swimming programs for all ages.

  • • North Cork location
  • • All ages welcome
  • • Competitive squads
  • • Learn to swim
  • • Community events
📍 Fermoy, Cork Contact locally

Local community center

Triathlon Clubs in Cork

Cork Triathlon Club

Established Club

Premier triathlon club in Cork offering structured training in swimming, cycling, and running for all abilities.

  • • Swimming training sessions
  • • Open water swimming prep
  • • Beginner to elite programs
  • • Race support & coaching
  • • Social events & community
📍 Multiple Training Venues Website

Lee Valley Triathlon Club

Open Water Focus

Specialized in open water swimming and triathlon training with access to Lee Valley locations.

  • • Open water swimming specialty
  • • Lee Valley training base
  • • Triathlon preparation
  • • Group training sessions
  • • Race event organization
📍 Lee Valley Area Contact via social media

Why Join a Cork Swimming Club?

Professional Coaching

Expert coaches with Swim Ireland qualifications and years of experience

Community & Friends

Join a supportive community of swimmers and make lifelong friendships

Competition Opportunities

Regular galas, championships, and pathway to national competition

Open Water Swimming in Cork

Cork's coastline and rivers offer spectacular open water swimming opportunities, from sheltered bays to challenging coastal swims

Open Water Swimming Locations

Garryvoe Beach

Lifeguarded Summer

Beautiful Blue Flag sandy beach with lifeguard supervision during summer months. Popular training spot for open water swimmers.

  • • Supervised swimming area
  • • Blue Flag beach status
  • • Open water swimming groups
  • • Safe sandy entrance
  • • Parking & facilities
East Cork Coast

Fountainstown

Beginner Friendly

Sheltered bay perfect for beginners to open water swimming with calm conditions and easy access.

  • • Sheltered bay conditions
  • • Perfect for beginners
  • • Easy beach access
  • • Regular swimming groups
  • • Close to Cork city
Near Kinsale

Myrtleville

Swimming Club Hub

Historic swimming location with active year-round swimming community and club activities.

  • • Active swimming community
  • • Year-round swimming
  • • Traditional bathing place
  • • Rocky shore entry
  • • Strong swimming culture
Crosshaven Area

Inchydoney

Award Winning

Stunning Blue Flag beach popular with open water swimmers. Beautiful setting with excellent facilities.

  • • Blue Flag status
  • • Excellent facilities
  • • Open water swimming events
  • • Wide sandy beach
  • • West Cork location
Clonakilty, West Cork

Lee Valley

Freshwater Swimming

Freshwater river swimming with beautiful scenery and various access points along the Lee Valley.

  • • Freshwater swimming
  • • Scenic river environment
  • • Multiple access points
  • • Cork Sports Partnership programs
  • • Organized swim events
Lee Valley, Cork

Ballycotton

Historic Location

Picturesque fishing village with excellent open water swimming opportunities and iconic lighthouse backdrop.

  • • Scenic lighthouse views
  • • Fishing village charm
  • • Good swimming conditions
  • • Photography opportunities
  • • East Cork coast
East Cork

Open Water Swimming Groups & Providers

Cork Sports Partnership

Official Open Water Programs

Official programs run by Cork Sports Partnership providing structured open water swimming development for all levels.

  • • Dipper to Swimmer program
  • • Open water skills courses
  • • Beach to Buoy progression
  • • Safety focused approach
  • • Qualified instructors
📍 Multiple Locations Website

Cork Open Water Swimmers

Community Group

Active community of open water swimmers organizing regular group swims and events across Cork's coastal locations.

  • • Regular group swims
  • • Various skill levels welcome
  • • Social swimming community
  • • Safety-first approach
  • • Event organization
📍 Coastal Locations Find on Facebook

Myrtleville Swimming Club

Year-Round Sea Swimming

Historic sea swimming club based at Myrtleville with year-round activities and strong community traditions.

  • • Year-round sea swimming
  • • Historic swimming club
  • • Community events
  • • All ages welcome
  • • Traditional sea swimming culture
📍 Myrtleville Beach Contact at beach

Wild Water Swimming Cork

Adventure Swimming

Community focused on wild swimming in natural locations around Cork, including rivers, lakes, and coastal spots.

  • • Wild swimming adventures
  • • Natural water locations
  • • Environmental awareness
  • • Group safety protocols
  • • Instagram community
📍 Various Natural Locations Follow on social media

Swimming Lessons in Cork

From baby swimming to adult stroke correction, Cork offers comprehensive swimming lesson programs for every age and ability

Baby Swimming

Parent & toddler classes from 6 months to 3 years

  • • Water confidence
  • • Parent bonding
  • • Safety skills
  • • Fun activities

Kids Swimming

Structured learn-to-swim programs ages 4-16

  • • Progressive skill levels
  • • Stroke development
  • • Water safety
  • • Fun & games

Adult Swimming

Beginner to advanced adult lessons

  • • Beginner friendly
  • • Stroke improvement
  • • Fitness swimming
  • • Flexible scheduling

Competitive

Club training and competition preparation

  • • Racing techniques
  • • Endurance training
  • • Competition prep
  • • Elite pathways

Swimming Lesson Providers in Cork

Baby Swimming Specialists

Water Babies Cork

Leading baby swimming program with structured classes for 0-4 years

  • • Age: 0-4 years
  • • Parent & baby classes
  • • Sensory development focus
  • • Multiple Cork locations
📍 Various pools Website
LeisureWorld Baby Classes

Parent & toddler swimming classes across all LeisureWorld locations

  • • Age: 6 months - 3 years
  • • 3 locations available
  • • Warm water pools
  • • Qualified instructors
📞 021-4293073 Book
Little Dippers Cork

Specialized baby and toddler swimming program with gentle introduction to water

  • • Age: 3 months - 4 years
  • • Small class sizes
  • • Parent participation
  • • Fun-focused approach
📍 Cork pools Contact locally

Kids Swimming Lessons (Ages 4-16)

LeisureWorld Cork - Kids Programs

Comprehensive learn-to-swim program following Swim Ireland guidelines across three locations

Locations:

  • • Bishopstown
  • • Churchfield
  • • Douglas

Programs:

  • • Beginner to advanced
  • • Stroke development
  • • Water safety
  • • Competition prep
📞 021-4293073 Book Now
Cork Swimming Clubs - Learn to Swim

Club-based programs with pathway to competitive swimming and high-quality coaching

Clubs Offering:

  • • Dolphin SC
  • • Blackrock SC
  • • Sundays Well SC

Benefits:

  • • Competitive pathway
  • • Expert coaching
  • • Club community
  • • Progress tracking
📍 Multiple venues Find Clubs

Adult Swimming Lessons

LeisureWorld Adult Classes

Adult-only swimming lessons for beginners to advanced swimmers

  • • Beginner to advanced levels
  • • Adult-only classes
  • • Flexible scheduling
  • • Stroke improvement
📞 021-4293073 Book
Private Swimming Lessons Cork

One-on-one instruction with qualified swimming instructors

  • • 1-on-1 personalized instruction
  • • Flexible scheduling
  • • All ages welcome
  • • Pool location arranged
📧 Private coaches Contact via pools
Cork Masters Swimming

Adult swimming club with coaching for recreational and competitive swimmers

  • • Adults 18+ welcome
  • • All ability levels
  • • Structured coaching
  • • Social community
📍 Various pools Find on Facebook

Specialized Swimming Programs

Adaptive Swimming Programs

Swimming lessons and programs for people with disabilities and additional needs

  • • Specialized instructors
  • • Adapted equipment
  • • Individual support
  • • Family involvement
Contact LeisureWorld or Cork Sports Partnership
Open Water Swimming Preparation

Specialized coaching to transition from pool to open water swimming

  • • Open water techniques
  • • Safety skills
  • • Sighting and navigation
  • • Cold water adaptation

Ready to Start Swimming in Cork?

Whether you're looking for fitness, fun, or competition, Cork's swimming community welcomes everyone

1. Find Your Pool

Choose from 10+ swimming facilities across Cork, from LeisureWorld to local leisure centers.

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2. Book Your Lessons

Start with professional swimming lessons tailored to your age and ability level.

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3. Join the Community

Connect with Cork's vibrant swimming community through clubs and open water groups.

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