Uaimh an tSolais & Uaimh na nÉan, (The Cave of Light and the Cave of Birds), is a film made by local (and Australian) amateur film-maker Sam Krohn. It’s an immersive 18 minute long film about the life-enhancing aspects of open water swimming. It was shot in one take, featuring local Channel swimmer Donal (LoneSwimmer) Buckley, and the local and glorious Copper Coast.
Filmed in early September 2014.
Taken by 2014 Club Secretary Colm O’Carroll
Event. Date.
An Snamh Fada. 20th. July. Fall back date. 3rd. Aug.
Swimming Gala. 10th. Aug. Fall back date. 24th. Aug.
Diving Competition. 10th Aug. Fall back date. 24th Aug.
Hospice coffee morning. 3rd. Aug.
B.B.Q. Date to be announced.
SUMMER PROGRAMME
(weather & water temperature Permitting)
Of HOSPICE-10.30am onwards
Registration 10.30am
Swim 11.30am
Registration 10.30am
Swim 11.30am
Registration 2.00pm
Start 3.00pm
Start 12.00 Noon
Two years after the previous board was broken by too many people standing on it at the same time, the replacement board was put in place last week by a heavy gang led by Captain Maurice Cullinane, who towed the board from Newtown Cove to the Guillamene Cove.
So a timely reminder, as per the new notice boards, please no more than one person on the board at a time.
Building on the successful development programmed carried out in 2010 I am
pleased to inform you that we have now completed a Phase 2 development which
will enhance further the infrastructure in both Coves. Again we have received funding
(75%) from the Rural Development Grant, Tourism Activities, as administered by
Waterford Leader Partnership Ltd.
Much credit is due to the Contractor, N & S McCarthy Construction and Sub-
contractor M & R Steel Fabrication who again have done a great job. We would
also like to thank Supervalu in Tramore for affording us an opportunity to hold a
collection at their premises. We are very grateful for all the very positive comments
made by so many people about the development and as always the Club will
continue to play a very active part in further developments at both Coves.
Hopefully we can build on all this goodwill and with continued support we will
endeavour to further enhance and develop the facilities in both coves.
Eddie Kelly
Chairman
Upcoming Events – 2012
Finances
The Club has spent € 32,000 on the improvements carried out in 2010 and
2012. For a small club this is a considerable amount of money, in the 1990’s we
contributed €10,000 towards repairs and maintenance carried out by the County
Council.
The monies provided by the Club represent our total funds which we have built
up over the last twelve years. This fund was made possible by the continuing
support of our members in paying an annual subscription, making donations
and some monies we made on running events. The policy of the Club is to re-
invest any surplus cash we have in ongoing maintenance. Apart from the annual
insurance premium of € 1200 and some small outlays ALL other costs associated
with the Clubhouse are paid for by members who use the facility (Tea / Coffee
etc…). We now need to start building up our “development Fund” again for any
future work we need to do. You can help in any of the following ways:
1) Pay an annual subscription (currently € 20 pa.)
2) Make a Donation.
Please help us preserve and maintain this wonderful amenity which
we have on our doorstep.
A beautiful summer day at Newtown Cove. Why weren’t you there?
Regular visitors since the works began in the autumn of 2011 will have seen more new works taking place in the late spring and early summer.
In Newtown Cove, the slipway has been completely relaid with new concrete, holes filled and a new rough surface.
Seats have been added above the shingle beach, back against the cliff on the platform.
With some new railings, and more new concrete seats still to be built.
Above the Cove are the new picnic tables.
Down at the Guillamenes, new stone fronts are being added to the concrete seats, to be capped later with new larger seat-tops and new centre railings.
Fantastic credit goes to the Club committee, members for fundraising and Tramore Town Council for assistance and grants.
Here are some photos I took this spring.
Newtown Cove slip & beachThe new pier, steps and railings. Swanky!Newtown Cove in June 2011The Famous Guillamene SignNewtown Cove. Click for large image and great detail
Two pictures from Eddie Kelly of the Christmas swims of 2006 & 2007., rough in 2006 & calm in 2007.
Christmas swim for Little Sisters of the Poor 2007
Laying the concrete
Work ends on the new steps, barriers and railings
Work starts on the new steps
The Swimming Club is located on the west side of Tramore bay in sunny south-east of Ireland. It lies within the towm, about three kilometres from the Promenade.
It is a beautiful location with views across the bay, out to sea and the Metalman, Tramore’s well known landmark.
Tramore Bay is five kilometres wide between The Metalman and Brownstown head, and about three kilometres from beach to the Metalman on the outside headland.
Google Earth Screen Capture of Tramore Bay - click for greater resolution
The location is protected from the prevailing westerly and southwesterly winds. It can accommodate swimming on all tides. It has clear clean water. There are public toilets which are open during the summer, a free car park, picnic areas, and two piers and swimming locations; Newtown Cove and the Guillamene Cove, which are only about 200 hundred metres apart.
There is a cliff-side walk out the Metalman, and walking along the scenic road back toward town is very popular locally.
The area is also very popular for kayaking, scuba diving and fishing from the rocks along the bay.
Close Up
This is the website for The Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club, Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
Sign To Newtown & Guillamene
The club has been in existence for well over 75 years. It is a social swimming club, with many members swimming here for well over 50 years. Everyone is welcome to join and the small annual fee goes toward the upkeep of this fantastic amenity area. The Club is very much part of local social life, with all ages learning to swim and dive here.
There is an annual Snámh Mór (Big Swim) charity race from the Guillamene platform to Tramore Pier, about 1200 metres away.
In 2010 significant work was undertaken with grant Aid from the Waterford Leadership Program and club funds to upgrade the platform and pier, build new steps and add new railings into the water, add new sea barriers, renew fencing and add new picnic areas. Further work is being considered and renewed membership fees would assist greatly in this work.
Newtown and Guillamene Swimming Club 