Winter training schedule ends - a new season beckons
Following another great session of diving and snorkelling training, the club's winter schedule in the Shannon Leisure Centre pool has ended. Members are now getting ready for the 2026 season in the open water. For divers, that means a requisite three snorkels completed in the sea before diving begins. For snorkellers, it's time to shake off the winter cobwebs and get into the water to get out of the rain! For all members, these few weeks offer the opportunity to check their gear, service it if necessary and perhaps purchase new kit at the annual Diving Ireland Dive show in Nenagh, the Diving Ireland Expo 2026, in the Abbey Court Hotel, on March 21vand 22. Conduct the club on [email protected] for further information.
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), our winter training programme including a lecture programme commences in November, on Mondays evenings, in the Shannon Leisure Centre pool
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As in other years, the 2026 summer 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), our winter training programme including a lecture programme commences in November, on Mondays evenings, in the Shannon Leisure Centre pool
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As in other years, the 2026 summer 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.
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Christmas Day swim, December 25th
Members of the community in Kilkee came together for the annual Christmas Day swim in Kilkee. As always, it was a great way to have a dip and meet up with old friends and acquaintances. Perfect weather brought the crowds out in 2025.
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KSAC Run/Walk New Year's Eve Kilkee Sub Aqua Club conducted its 10k/5k run or walk on New Year's Eve (Wednesday, December 31) at 12pm. A great day was had by all as people walked and ran off the turkey and Christmas cake.
On your marks: Runners and walkers prepare at the starting point for the KSAC 5K/10K walk/run
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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.
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