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Swimming pools in Limerick

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  • 11-06-2010 11:59am
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    fire_man
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    Any swimming pools in limerick where u can pay as u go,I know UL is closed these days.


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    h3000
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    Grove Island leisure centre in Corbally.
    http://www.groveislandleisure.ie/

    St. Enda's leisure centre Old Cork Road.

    0118 999 881 999 119 725 3



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    The Snipe
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    Punches Hotel have one.


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    h3000
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    XiledSniper wrote: »
    Punches Hotel have one.

    Is that pay as you go?

    0118 999 881 999 119 725 3



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    swim2
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    UL is open from 6-10pm this evening, but parking is absolutely manic-not sure what it would be like later in the evening. Best bet is to try Grove Island or St. Enda's pool


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    The Snipe
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    h3000 wrote: »
    Is that pay as you go?

    I'm not sure, I live in Ballinacurra, So I'll be passing it later and drop in and check.


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    Casperbhoy
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    XiledSniper wrote: »
    I'm not sure, I live in Ballinacurra, So I'll be passing it later and drop in and check.

    i tried punches once, was told members only.

    Maybe they just didnt like the look of me though:rolleyes:


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    Burning Eclipse
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    Casperbhoy wrote: »
    i tried punches once, was told members only.

    Maybe they just didnt like the look of me though:rolleyes:

    The little one used to go for lessons in there; it's a horrible pool tbh. Grove Island is a much nicer pool. UL is of course the best, but that's a non runner as the OP pointed out.

    I learned to swim in Roxboro... Ah the memories...


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    Raiser
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    Burning Eclipse wrote: »
    The little one used to go for lessons in there; it's a horrible pool tbh. Grove Island is a much nicer pool. UL is of course the best, but that's a non runner as the OP pointed out.

    I learned to swim in Roxboro... Ah the memories...

    Only warning about UL is that its freezing - especially so for small Kids who just tend to bob around in their arm bands etc. and not even manage to swim to warm up.

    - I think the official reason is to keep the temps suitable for training - Polar Bear training I'm guessing......


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    Aidric
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    St Enda's is a dive in fairness. I'm a member at the Energise centre @ The Strand Hotel. The pool is a 20m and it's quite most of the time. Steam Room, Sauna & Jacuzzi also.
    I'm fairly sure you can pay on a once off basis. Call them on 421850 to be sure.


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    irishleedsfan
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    Aidric wrote: »
    St Enda's is a dive in fairness. I'm a member at the Energise centre @ The Strand Hotel. The pool is a 20m and it's quite most of the time. Steam Room, Sauna & Jacuzzi also.
    I'm fairly sure you can pay on a once off basis. Call them on 421850 to be sure.

    How much is membership over there Aidric? That would be closest to me.


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    Aidric
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    irishleedsfan wrote: »
    How much is membership over there Aidric? That would be closest to me.
    I'm paying 55 a month, member for about a year and a half now. The rates may have come down a little since for new members.


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    Burning Eclipse
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    Raiser wrote: »
    Only warning about UL is that its freezing - especially so for small Kids who just tend to bob around in their arm bands etc. and not even manage to swim to warm up.

    - I think the official reason is to keep the temps suitable for training - Polar Bear training I'm guessing......

    True that, it is cold. If you swim even 1 or 2 lengths it's perfect though. Would love a swim now, dammit.


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    highlydebased
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    irishleedsfan wrote: »
    How much is membership over there Aidric? That would be closest to me.

    695 for a year 350 for 6 months or 55 per month as Aidric said

    Its 395/200 or 37 per month for student

    Its fine but a bit hit and miss sometimes- i.e dirty pool/cold jacuzzi but maybe thats just me :p


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    Skuxx
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    Neon-Circles wrote: »
    Its fine but a bit hit and miss sometimes- i.e dirty pool/cold jacuzzi but maybe thats just me :p

    Hit and miss isn't the word!! the jacuzzi breaks on a monthly basis and can be gone for up to 2 weeks!!! Everything else is nice though, niceest steamroom I've ever been in (when its good and hot)!!


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    Aidric
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    alan1990 wrote: »
    niceest steamroom I've ever been in (when its good and hot)!!
    Ya it's a beaut, the eucalyptus fumes are addictive. Often populated by dripping mares also. ;)


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    highlydebased
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    alan1990 wrote: »
    (when its good and hot)!!

    Often a rare occourance too!! :p


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    irishleedsfan
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    Aidric wrote: »
    Ya it's a beaut, the eucalyptus fumes are addictive. Often populated by dripping mares also. ;)

    Really? Im joining tomorrow so lol


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    tweedledee!
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    Thinking of heading to St.Enda's for a swim just as it's near enough to me at the moment. Is it that bad?! Is it busy most of the time? What kind of a crowd is mostly there? Just sounds handy as you can pay as you go!

    Thanks.


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    Comhrá
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    St. Enda's is just fine if you don't want anything fancy -just a swim, shower or sauna afterwards. Basic but the pool is always reasonably warm and clean.

    Public swimming daily 1-2pm with lanes.

    Staff friendly and car-park is supervised and plenty of space.

    I used it over the winter months and I liked it.
    €3.00 for an hour. Hard to beat that for value.

    J.


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