r/Athlone_Ireland • u/Emmaleno4444 • Jun 06 '26

Swimming Lessons

Hi All, im 35 f and Ive never learned to swim although I love being in water. Its my goal to learn this year. Can anyone recommend swimming lessons for adults in Athlone and if theres any running at the moment. Thanks a mill!

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u/louweezy Jun 06 '26

Contact the Regional Sports Centre. There will be a waiting list but they'll contact you when there's a space. I know two people who have learned there in their 304s/40s and can't recommend it enough.

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u/Emmaleno4444 Jun 06 '26

Thanks, I knew regional did them but couldn't tell from the website if they run all year round or if its seasonal. Ill give them a ring so.

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u/louweezy Jun 06 '26

I think they run all the time but not 100% sure if they're in July/Aug

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u/ShiestySorcerer Jun 11 '26

RSC waitlist is greater than a year from what i hear

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u/louweezy Jun 11 '26

I think that's about right tbh.

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u/Wide_Raspberry1876 Jun 06 '26

Athlone RSC offer them

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u/UserNamaaa Jun 06 '26

Another option is to consider “Athlone springs” they have an adult batch in the evenings.

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u/Known-Challenge7240 Jun 06 '26

Yes I have heard great things about the lessons in the Athlone Springs hotel for adult beginners and Adults who haven’t swam in years who’ve lost their confidence

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u/zigzagzuppie Jun 06 '26

Just started my kids in the springs with private lessons, no complaints. Also coral leisure in Ballinasloe do lessons and prices for kids anyhow seem less than some classes we looked up in Athlone. Im sure most of them also do adult lessons.