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Thursday 21 September 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Forty Foot

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# RNLI
Exhausted swimmer rescued clinging to rocks near Dublin's Forty Foot
People are being warned that sea temperatures remain low despite the sunny weather.
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Mar 31st 2021, 3:35 PM
# Sandycove
Taoiseach among dozens taking the dive at the Forty Foot for a festive swim today
There was a steady stream of people throughout the morning and early afternoon taking part in the swim.
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Dec 25th 2019, 1:35 PM
# Dún Laoghaire
Man (50s) dies after getting into difficulty in water at Forty Foot in Dublin
Gardaí in Dun Laoghaire were called to the incident at the Forty Foot at around 2.30pm.
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Sep 29th 2019, 5:03 PM
# swim time
Bathing bans lifted at Seapoint, Forty Foot and Dollymount in wake of wastewater overflow
Sandycove remains closed pending additional test results.
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Jun 27th 2019, 1:17 PM
# festive swim
Photos: Festive swimmers brave the Forty Foot for annual Christmas dive
It wasn’t too cold outside as the Forty Foot drew dozens of festive swimmers today.
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Dec 25th 2018, 3:07 PM
# Sandycove
This is officially Ireland's most expensive neighbourhood
Ireland now has 4,500 property millionaires.
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Jun 17th 2018, 12:10 AM
# Forty Foot
Warnings after swimmer injured at popular Dublin swimming spot
The swimmer hit a rock a Dun Laoghaire’s Forty Foot and was treated at the scene.
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May 29th 2018, 7:23 AM
# survival guide
Doing a Christmas Day swim this year? We talked to an Irish international ice swimmer for some advice
Locals at the Forty Foot in Sandycove also weighed in with tips for braving the icy waters.
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Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 PM
# always really cold
The Forty Foot got a great shoutout in the New York Times as one of the 'best places to swim in the world'
Fair.
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Aug 22nd 2017, 8:17 AM
# rain or shine
The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'
We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.
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Jul 8th 2017, 8:30 PM
# Dún Laoghaire
Forty Foot swimmers raise alarm after jet skis and powerboats cause havoc
The seafarers ventured into an area especially designated for swimmers.
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May 27th 2017, 1:58 PM
# Mad Yokes
IN PICTURES: Your Christmas Day dips and runs
A Christmas tradition for some, a nightmare for others.
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Dec 25th 2014, 6:48 PM
# 999 call
Man airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming at Forty Foot
He’s said to be suffering from hypothermia.
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Oct 14th 2014, 1:03 PM
# Wetherspoons
Wetherspoon's has confirmed the location of its second Dublin pub
Hope you like Wetherspoons, south county Dublin.
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Jul 8th 2014, 2:39 PM
# let's go swimming
PICS: Here's the new unisex bathing area at the Forty Foot
Chilly changing rooms for all!
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Mar 26th 2014, 7:00 PM
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday
Everybody’s talking about the former regulator speaking about Sean Quinn, the Irish economy shrinking and women in the Forty Foot Club…
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Mar 13th 2014, 11:34 PM
# turning tides
Women members finally accepted at Forty Foot club
The Sandycove Bathers’ Association is allowing women members after years of protests.
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Mar 13th 2014, 10:01 AM
# Brrrr
Snapshot: Christmas Day swimmers at the Forty Foot and Seapoint
This was the day’s main sporting event.
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Dec 25th 2013, 3:32 PM
# taking the plunge
Pictures: Ireland celebrates Christmas (& clear skies) with icy dips, strolls on the strand
Hello sunshine.
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Dec 25th 2013, 1:04 PM
# Forty Foot
Climbing in the Moonlight Pic of the Day
Taken at the Forty Foot in Sandycove.
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Jul 24th 2013, 10:46 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Friday
Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.
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May 25th 2012, 8:04 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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May 25th 2012, 4:46 PM
# Investigation
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after five hospitalised in brawl at Forty Foot
One local TD has called for DART activity to be monitored to prevent gangs from congregating in the area.
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May 25th 2012, 10:21 AM
# Christmas
In pictures: Taking the plunge at Sandycove's Christmas swim
Hundreds turned out to brave the icy waters at Dublin’s Forty Foot this morning for the annual event. Brrrr…
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Dec 25th 2011, 2:17 PM
# Week in Photos
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
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Jun 24th 2011, 7:02 PM