December 5, 2024
Inch Mile Swim Fest cancelled on security grounds

The Inch Mile Swim Fest, which was on account of happen in Rathmullan this Saturday, has been cancelled.

The occasion had been pushed again to this weekend after E-coli ranges within the water compelled a postponement in August.

Nonetheless, organisers have decided that climate circumstances are unsuitable for the occasions to proceed.

“In frequent with a number of different swims this weekend, on account of climate circumstances being unsafe to place 200+ swimmers and kayakers within the water, and along side Swim Eire, we’re sadly cancelling the Inch Mile and Kinnegar 500 swims this weekend,” mentioned an announcement.

“The entire occasion is supposed to be protected and pleasing—in these circumstances it will have been neither.

“Swim Eire will likely be in contact with registered swimmers.”

The Inch Mile Swim Fest consists of two occasions – a one-mile aggressive swim and a 500-metre participation swim.

A complete of 144 swimmers took half in Inch Mile Swim and Kinnegar 500 occasions final 12 months.

The Inch Swim Fest was first held in 2019, however didn’t happen in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Inch Mile Swim Fest cancelled on security grounds was final modified: September twenty eighth, 2023 by Workers Author