Winter training schedule begins in Shannon pool
Following another great season of diving and snorkelling, the club's winter schedule has begun in the Shannon Leisure Centre pool. Members meet there every Monday night for a pool session from 8.45pm to 9.45pm. Anybody interested in joining the club and getting free training in either scuba or snorkelling can turn up beforehand and meet some of the instructors. Bring swimwear, a swim hat, a diving mask & snorkel if you have one and fins if you have them. Don't worry if you don't have the extra gear, the club will lend you some. Conduct the club on [email protected] or send a text to 087-2429294.
For those interested in becoming qualified scuba divers and becoming part of the wider Diving Ireland organisation (in turn affiliated with CMAS [Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques), a lecture programme commences in November, also on Monday evenings before the pool session.
.
As in other years, the 2025 season was a busy one for our club, with the diverse number of activities we are involved in. The year was a little out of the ordinary for presenting some remarkable sights of nature. Basking sharks made a return to our waters. Now a protected species, it is to be seen every September engaging an little-understood mating behaviour. But the underwater environment also throws up wonders at every size, from the minute right up to the mid-sized fish species we might see only once a year. Snorkelling and scuba diving are also about the friendships made and the experiences shared, as well as the pleasure of immersing ourselves in seawater,, or simply being out on the water, enjoying the sea and our great coastline.
For those interested in becoming qualified scuba divers and becoming part of the wider Diving Ireland organisation (in turn affiliated with CMAS [Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques), a lecture programme commences in November, also on Monday evenings before the pool session.
.
As in other years, the 2025 season was a busy one for our club, with the diverse number of activities we are involved in. The year was a little out of the ordinary for presenting some remarkable sights of nature. Basking sharks made a return to our waters. Now a protected species, it is to be seen every September engaging an little-understood mating behaviour. But the underwater environment also throws up wonders at every size, from the minute right up to the mid-sized fish species we might see only once a year. Snorkelling and scuba diving are also about the friendships made and the experiences shared, as well as the pleasure of immersing ourselves in seawater,, or simply being out on the water, enjoying the sea and our great coastline.
Find us on Facebook
|
Christmas Day swim
Members of the community in Kilkee coming together for the annual Christmas Day swim in Kilkee. As always, it is a great way to have a dip and meet up with old friends and acquaintances. See you this Christmas Day.
|
KSAC Run/Walk New Year's Eve Kilkee Sub Aqua Club will conduct a 10k/5k run or walk on New Year's Eve (Wednesday, December 31). Details to follow.
Loophead lighthouse at sunset. Photo: Mark O'Leary |
Above: The Kilkee Sub Aqua Club calendar 2026 showing a diver amidst a shoal of mackerel (Photo: Mike Orth)
Calendar 2026
The Kilkee Sub Aqua Club Calendar 2026 is now for sale for €10. A colourful addition to the Christmas stocking, it has stunning pictures of Kilkee water life. Get it in Myles Creek Bar, Kilkee, in the Next Door off-licence in Kilkee, Kilrush or the Gort Road Shopping Centre, Ennis; Malone's Pharmacy, Kirlush or from any club member. Proceeds go to Kilkee Sub Aqua Club's Search & Recovery activities
The Kilkee Sub Aqua Club Calendar 2026 is now for sale for €10. A colourful addition to the Christmas stocking, it has stunning pictures of Kilkee water life. Get it in Myles Creek Bar, Kilkee, in the Next Door off-licence in Kilkee, Kilrush or the Gort Road Shopping Centre, Ennis; Malone's Pharmacy, Kirlush or from any club member. Proceeds go to Kilkee Sub Aqua Club's Search & Recovery activities
POOL TRAINING 2013/'14
Diving at the Blue Pool, Captain's Hill, Co. Clare. Picture by the late Tony Hanrahan
OILEAN NA BATHA: Oileán Na Bátha- Place of Mystery, Tales of Survival: Article by the late Noel Gleeson.
Adventurous dives at Illaunabaha. Read here
GALWAY RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER: The Recompression Chamber (RCC) in University College Hospital, Galway (UCHG) is the closest facility for emergency treatment of divers and is run on a voluntary basis by members of Galway Sub Aqua Club. The Chamber is available 24/7 for emergencies. Divers, DOs, DODs etc. who suspect decompression illness should contact the Coastguard (999/112 or Ch. 16) as soon as possible and request recompression treatment.
Adventurous dives at Illaunabaha. Read here
GALWAY RECOMPRESSION CHAMBER: The Recompression Chamber (RCC) in University College Hospital, Galway (UCHG) is the closest facility for emergency treatment of divers and is run on a voluntary basis by members of Galway Sub Aqua Club. The Chamber is available 24/7 for emergencies. Divers, DOs, DODs etc. who suspect decompression illness should contact the Coastguard (999/112 or Ch. 16) as soon as possible and request recompression treatment.
Weather charts
Tides |
|
Diving Ireland
|
|
