About Us

UPDATE MUCKROSS LAKE SWIM 2011 3,4 & 6.3Km Sun 21 August

The idea of forming Dundag Masters Open Water Swimming Club emerged during the Summer of 2008 when an informal group of people with a shared interest in open water swimming came together to swim in Muckross Lake. The lake is surrounded by its picturesque mountains and woodland  which provide a stunning background for swimming.

In August 2008 a group of thirty swimmers completed the first documented swim from Dundag Boathouse to Dinis Cottage, a distance of 1.79 Miles. Then in 2009 the Muckross Lake Swim was extended to 4km. We also included a 1 mile swim for those who preferred a shorter distance. In 2010 we added a 5km swim building on the experience we had gained in previous years.

 In September 2009 five members of Dundag Masters along with their safety crew became the first people to swim from Lord Brandon’s Cottage to Ross Castle a distance of 13.2 Km. Swimming through the Killarney Valley was a unique experience for all of us. Even the white tailed eagles kept watch over us as we swam along the Long Range.

It is the aim of the club to promote safe open water swimming in Killarney’s  lakes. The Dundag Masters Club hopes to contribute to the development of open water swimming as an enjoyable, safe and challenging sport with the Lakes of Killarney at its heart. Open Water swims of  5k & 10k are now a recognized as Olympic and World Championship events. Killarney’s lakes are not only visually beautiful, they are also a unique natural resource with tremendous potential for open water swims of various distances. Ireland has many sea, lake and river swims already in place. Killarney’s lakes  should also form part of this group. Our aim is to encourage safe open water swimming for all abilities.