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Swimming in Canal Kilcock

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  • 20-06-2012 11:46am
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    joey100
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    Hey,

    Looking for somewhere to practice swimming outside the swimming pool over the summer and wondering if it's ok to swim in the canal in Kilcock?

    Know there used to be a triathlon on here and the kayak polo is played too so thinking the water quality must be pretty good?

    Is it ok to swim here or will I have people telling me to get out of the water?

    Thanks for your help, Joey


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    Moonbeam
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    I would not base the decision on where people play canoe polo :) we played in the Liffey !
    Maybe if you ring Irish water ways they will let you know.
    Kayakers also have cags etc on them.


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    joey100
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    Thanks for the reply Moonbeam, played a bit of kayak polo as well so know what you mean. I've contacted the waterways but still haven't heard anything. Just have to wait and see! thanks again, Joey


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    gsxr1
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    There is loads of fish life in the water there.

    They would be there if it was dirty water.


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    Cardinal Richelieu
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    I wouldn't recommend swimming in it after it rains. All the crud from the town washes into it and the water quality dips big time.


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