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The 42
22-07-2025
- Business
- The 42
Two swim organisations settle legal row over 'duplicate' Dublin swims
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN two swim groups over who is the rightful owner of two annual Dublin swims have reached a settlement. At the end of June, Leinster Open Sea (LOS) filed proceedings against Swim Ireland regarding the ownership of the annual Dublin City Liffey Swim and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swims. It included an application for an injunction to prevent Swim Ireland from organising 'duplicate' Liffey Swim and Dún Laoghaire Harbour races. Today, Swim Ireland has said that it is 'delighted' to announce that a settlement has been reached that 'unequivocally reaffirms Swim Ireland's proprietary rights and long-standing stewardship of these cherished events'. Advertisement There was confusion last year as both LOS and Swim Ireland ran competing Liffey Swims after a row broke out over who should host the landmark swim. Leinster Open Swim had been the organiser of the event for a number of years, but had done so recognised by Swim Ireland. Competitors wait on the quays to take part in the 90th Annual Liffey Swim through Dublin in 2009. Niall Carson / Alamy Stock Photo Niall Carson / Alamy Stock Photo / Alamy Stock Photo A rift between the two, which included Swim Ireland stating that it had 'governance concerns' over the operations of Leinster Open Sea, resulted in the separate bodies ploughing ahead and holding their separate swims at the same location. Swim Ireland's statement today said that it welcomed LOS's acknowledgement that 'Swim Ireland owns all property rights in both the Dublin City Liffey Swim and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim, which have been running since 1920 and 1930 respectively'. It added that it is hopeful that 'all organisations involved in aquatic sports will eventually choose to operate within established national governance frameworks, ensuring consistency and fairness for all participants.' It extended an invitation to all clubs and organisations to affiliate and collaborate. Subject to final licence from the relevant local authorities, one Dublin City Liffey Swim and one Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim, will proceed as scheduled for 2025, delivered by Swim Ireland. The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim is set for 3 August, and the Dublin City Liffey Swim for 13 September. Leinster Open Sea's legal representatives have been contacted for comment. Written by Emma Hickey and posted on
The Journal
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Two swim organisations settle legal row over 'duplicate' Dublin swims
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN two swim groups over who is the rightful owner of two annual Dublin swims have reached a settlement. At the end of June, Leinster Open Sea (LOS) filed proceedings against Swim Ireland regarding the ownership of the annual Dublin City Liffey Swim and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swims. It included an application for an injunction to prevent Swim Ireland from organising 'duplicate' Liffey Swim and Dún Laoghaire Harbour races. Today, Swim Ireland has said that it is 'delighted' to announce that a settlement has been reached that 'unequivocally reaffirms Swim Ireland's proprietary rights and long-standing stewardship of these cherished events'. There was confusion last year as both LOS and Swim Ireland ran competing Liffey Swims after a row broke out over who should host the landmark swim. Leinster Open Swim had been the organiser of the event for a number of years, but had done so recognised by Swim Ireland. Advertisement Competitors wait on the quays to take part in the 90th Annual Liffey Swim through Dublin in 2009. Niall Carson / Alamy Stock Photo Niall Carson / Alamy Stock Photo / Alamy Stock Photo A rift between the two, which included Swim Ireland stating that it had 'governance concerns' over the operations of Leinster Open Sea, resulted in the separate bodies ploughing ahead and holding their separate swims at the same location. Swim Ireland's statement today said that it welcomed LOS's acknowledgement that 'Swim Ireland owns all property rights in both the Dublin City Liffey Swim and the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim, which have been running since 1920 and 1930 respectively'. It added that it is hopeful that 'all organisations involved in aquatic sports will eventually choose to operate within established national governance frameworks, ensuring consistency and fairness for all participants.' It extended an invitation to all clubs and organisations to affiliate and collaborate. Subject to final licence from the relevant local authorities, one Dublin City Liffey Swim and one Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim, will proceed as scheduled for 2025, delivered by Swim Ireland. The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim is set for 3 August, and the Dublin City Liffey Swim for 13 September. Leinster Open Sea's legal representatives have been contacted for comment. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Journal
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Leinster swim group takes legal action against Swim Ireland over Liffey swim hosting row
A ROW BETWEEN two swim groups over identical events planned for the second consecutive year has led a Leinster-based swim group to initiate legal proceedings against Swim Ireland. Leinster Open Sea (LOS) filed legal proceedings against Swim Ireland, the national governing body for Irish swimming, on Monday. A statement from Leinster Open Sea's board of directors confirmed that it had initiated the proceedings, which include an application for an injunction to prevent Swim Ireland from organising 'duplicate' Liffey Swim and Dún Laoghaire Harbour races. The statement described the two events as 'historic' and 'long established as part of the Leinster Open Sea calendar'. There was confusion last year as both LOS and Swim Ireland ran competing Liffey Swims after a row broke out over who should host the landmark swim. Leinster Open Swim had been the organiser of the event for a number of years, but had done so recognised by Swim Ireland. A rift between the two, which included Swim Ireland stating that it had 'governance concerns' over the operations of Leinster Open Swim, resulted in the separate bodies ploughing ahead and holding their separate swims at the same location. This year, Leinster Open Sea's Dún Laoghaire Harbour swim is scheduled to take place on 15 September, and its Liffey swim is scheduled to take place on 21 September. Swim Ireland, however, has scheduled for its Dún Laoghaire Harbour swim to take place on 3 August, and its Liffey swim on 13 September. Advertisement The swim in 2018. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Leinster Open Sea CLG has this year set out that it wishes to retain the right to organise and run the annual events. 'In 2024, the running of two competing Liffey Swims caused considerable confusion among swimmers, volunteers, and the public — resulting in reputational damage and unnecessary division within the open water community,' a statement said. 'We are determined to avoid the same situation in 2025.' It further said that it has made repeated efforts to resolve the matter and has offered to undergo mediation with Swim Ireland. It alleged that Swim Ireland publicly stated that it is willing to take part in mediation but privately laid down 'a series of preconditions before it would take part in mediation which are totally unacceptable'. It added that it regretted having to initiate such proceedings but that the move was taken 'as a last resort'. In a statement to The Journal , Swim Ireland said that it has refrained from taking legal action itself to avoid spending 'valuable resource on legal fees which could otherwise be spent on our members and ground the Swim Ireland open water schedule'. 'As Swim Ireland has not initiated this recent action, it continues to consider the contents of the legal proceedings issued and will attend court on Friday, as required,' the organisation said. It added that it was assured of its position in relation to the two contested swims. Leinster Open Sea said that it hoped the Leinster swimming community would consider to support it as it proceeds with legal action, and said that it fully intends for its race calendar to proceed as planned. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
