sandycove island challenge kinsale

The Sandycove Island Challenge is an open water swimming race around a sheltered island between Kinsale and the Old Head. At no time are the swimmers more than 150 meters from land and water depths do not exceed 10 meters. This provides a beautiful natural visa including: a herd of feral goats, migrating birds, shellfish, vibrant underwater plant life and seals.
Originally held in 1994, the 2005 event drew 105 swimmers and a cheering crowd of family and friends.

The 2008 Swim race/event will take place on 27th September.