Mostly when you think of swimming outdoors it’s the sea you imagine, but there are lakes in Ireland where it’s possible to swim, and those on the map below are safe and clean and most have life guards on duty during the Summer months. As a bonus most are in beautiful locations and are rich with wildlife, especially birds. This latter point is crucial – lakes and rivers that may look like great places for a swim are not always safe. Currents or undergrowth present often unseen hazards...
