Ronan Foley

Maynooth University

Dr Ronan Foley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at Maynooth University. His research is primarily in the area of health geography, with significant publications on therapeutic landscapes, healthy blue space and health care services

A swimmer watches the sea at the Forty Foot in Dublin during the lates Covid-19 Level 5 lockdown. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Why the dryrobe wars shouldn't put you off swimming

Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing

Brainstorm • 15 Feb

Why the dryrobe wars shouldn't put you off outdoor swimming

Irish swimming places have always welcomed people regardless of body shape, size, skin or what you're wearing

Swimming • 25 Feb

"Swimmers think they have nothing to say but as they speak a rich voice emerges from the water, echoing the depth of their own place connection"

The joys of outdoor swimming

Besides the benefits of outdoor swimming, we should also pay attention to the places and spaces where swimmers meet.

Swimming • 04 Dec 20

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