About Us

    Coolmine Swimming Club operates out of Coolmine Sports Complex. This complex opened to the public in 1975. One of the first members of staff there was a lifeguard called Eddie Ince. His father had been chief coach in Guinness Pool for many years and in 1977 Eddie started the swimming club in a small way. The club has been in existence ever since and celebrated its 30^th birthday last year.

    Over the years Coolmine has been one of the leading competitive clubs in the country, bringing out the best in local swimmers and those from the surrounding areas in West Dublin and Meath. The club has approx 120 members between the ages of 7 and 20+. There are 5 groups within the club – Tadpoles, Sharks and Sprats, Dolphins, Development and Elite. Swimmers in each group are generally at the same age and skill level and develop friends for life as they move along the groups.

    At present we have 7 coaches, many of whom have been swimmers with the club. The coaching staff is the backbone of the club, running the training sessions and attending various galas, encouraging all swimmers to take part to the best of their ability. All coaches have professional qualifications and deliver the very best of training to the swimming groups, tailored to their abilities.

    The aim of the club is to encourage children of all ages to achieve a high level of swimming in an enjoyable atmosphere, to help develop a team spirit and develop friendships that will last for many years. Volunteers from among the parents of the swimmers run the club. We have a formal Committee who keep the club on an even keel and lots of others who give a hand out when necessary.

    Over the years the Club has achieved major successes in competition, both nationally and internationally. One of our former swimmers, Nick O’Hare went on to represent Ireland at Olympic level while at National level the Club has been the holders of both the 4 x 50m Freestyle team record since March 1975 with a time of 1:32.93 and the 4 x 100m Freestyle team record since July 1995 with a time of 3:25.47

    The Club year starts in September and builds up to the major swimming competitions in June and July. Over the course of the year all the members attend training and our own local galas (mini-meets). Swimmers also participate in swimming galas both in Dublin and other venues. Stay overs in Cork and Limerick are always a great success and enjoyed by all.

    Coolmine Swimming Club is affiliated with Swim Ireland who ensures that our young members are given the opportunity to develop their swimming talents to the highest level in a safe and enjoyable manner.