Welcome to the Escape From Ireland's Eye Sea Swim.

This is a challenging tidal 2km Open Water Swim from the island of Ireland's Eye to the Claremont Beach, Howth, Co. Dublin.

This swim asks you to use your navigation skills as you circumnavigate three low lying bouys before reaching the shores of Howth at Claremont Beach. This swim is not for the beginner. We ask for everyone to have completed at least 2.5 Km in tidal waters three times before the event date. 

Howth is a stunning fishing port set in North Co. Dublin. This is a swim not to be missed by any experienced sea swimmer. It is a challenging tidal sea swim that needs strong navigational skills. 

Wetsuits are not compulsary but are advised. Please see the video below from 2015 compiled by one of our competitors to get a feel for this fun, friendly and challenging event.

Entry price is 65 euro up until the 16th March 2026 and then increases to 70 euro until the event sells out or until the 31st May 2026

Event details and schedule

Pre-registration online only until 31st May 2026 OR whenever Event Quota is Reached  - THERE IS NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. 

Free transfer of your entry can be done by the person holding the entry until 31st May 2026 only via their registration link.

Sunday 14th June 2026

Race sign on | 0700 - 0800hrs (Scout Den, West Pier, Howth)

Boat transfer to Ireland's Eye | 0745 to 0830hrs

Race start | 0900 hrs

First Finishers ETA | 09.25hrs

Final Finishers | 10.10 to 1030hrs

Prize Presentation | 10.30 hrs (approx)

Race Preparation| Swim hats are given and event hats must be worn while swimming. Wetsuits are compulsary if water temperature is below 12C out side of that wetsuits are advised. Please bring your own swim goggles and swim bouys are permitted. Time limit on this event is 90 minutes.