In relation to the name “The Springers” in Skerries … it
got the name due to the presence of a diving board (spring board), now long since gone. There is evidence that this place was used for swimming since at least 1929. The Springers is also the preferred site for a group of year round swimmers known as the “Frostbites” or “Frosties”. The adjacent swimming site near by on Red Island is called “The Captains”. Fingal C.C. upgraded both sites 2 years ago.
All the best from a hooked Springers addict.
The Springers Bathing Area, Skerries
May 2010
The plaque at the entrance calls this spot The Springers Bathing Area. Apparently the name derives from ‘springboards’ which used to be located here many years ago. This is an attractive, well maintained swimming spot.
There are actually two swimming places here, almost side by side, but The Springers is the better of the two. It’s a flat concrete area, with places to leave your clothes and steps into the water. The entrance is wheelchair and buggy accessible and is a credit to Fingal County Council and the local community who maintain it.
The Springers is also a sociable place for o swim, with the local swimming group, The Skerries Frosties, meeting for a swim every day throughout the year – see photos below ( 11am weekdays, 12 noon weekends and bank holidays).
The water here is clear, there is good depth and you also have nice views as you swim out toward the Skerries islands, which the Frosties do on a regular basis
However, there are warning signs which say ‘Strong Currents’ and ‘Competent Swimmers Only’ so don’t ignore them.
The main Skerries beach is nearby, which is long, sandy and good for kids. Behind The Springers is a grassy area, with seats and further along there is a decent sized playground. Behind the main beach there are well maintained public toilets.
All in all this is a really good swimming spot.
Directions
From Dublin you take the M1 Belfast road. You leave it at Exit 4, signposted R 132 for Skerries. Follow the various signposts all the way into the town. You then drive through the town and watch out for the road to the harbour. Follow it as it swings around past the harbour which will lead you to the parking area near the playground.
Skerries is also served by Dublin Bus – check out www.dublinbus.ie
Skerries?? Hi everyone. Im new to sea swimming, started this summer and trying to keep it up throughout the winter if possible. Managing to get in a few times a week thankfully. I’m now a strong swimmer so need somewhere I won’t quickly find myself out of my depth. Portmarnock is working out great. I’ll be in Skerries this weekend. Can anyone recommend a safe spot? I’ll be aiming for around 1:00 to 2:00pm so I think the tide will be almost in and rising. Any advice is welcome. Thanks. G
Hi Ger, can I recommend this group I belong to? Not quite Skerries but no doubt you would be able to meet like-minded swimmers and Serries locals!