Wild Atlantic Recovery

10/03/2026

We don’t just fill containers full of water and ice and let players off on their own. It leaves too much guesswork.

A lot of players either 1. Don’t stay in for the required amount of time. 2. Struggle with the cold water dips and need to be guided through it.

MaryRose is there with you. She times the rounds for you and offers words of encouragement.

We pair players together so they share an ice bath, which not only supports their physical recovery but also helps build mutual encouragement.

Research suggests that we need 11 minutes per week of cold-water therapy.

In our sessions, we do three rounds of three-minute cold plunges.

A typical recovery sequence looks like this:
sauna → cold plunge
sauna → cold plunge
sauna → cold plunge.

Each player completes three alternating rounds of sauna and cold plunge, providing the best contrast therapy to help the body feel its best.

05/03/2026

Recovering together in the Normatec compression boots has quickly become a team favorite at Wild Atlantic Recovery.

Here’s what’s happening to your body during the session:
➡️ The same sensation as getting your blood pressure taken. Pulsing compression improves blood flow, helping to flush out metabolic waste and speed up recovery.

It squeezes and releases - pumping the blood from the toes all the way up to the heart. Here it can go through the lymphatic system and get rid of all the lactic acid.

➡️ Your muscles get targeted relief from tightness and soreness so you are ready for your next training session or match. If my legs feel heavy, I jump into these and afterwards I would be floating on the pitch.

We set up every players in the boots at the same time so the players can recover together.

MaryRose times every session to make sure everyone gets the full benefit.

There’s no thinking required. Just show up, relax and enjoy.

Message us to book your team in. We come to YOU.

26/02/2026

Nothing brings a team together like sweating it out in a sauna at 80°C.

Here’s what’s happening to your body during contrast therapy:
➡️ Heat opens your blood vessels, increasing circulation and getting your blood pumping around your body.

We pair the sauna with 3 rounds in the cold plunges for the full contrast therapy experience.

MaryRose times every player in the Icebaths. The team works together in groups for the full session.

There is no thinking required on the players part, only show up and leave us look after the rest.

22/02/2026

We have to keep our girls on the pitch.

Not just for the medals. Not just for the matches. But for the belonging.

Because being part of a team changes a girl. It teaches her that she matters. That her voice counts.

The football field becomes a place where she learns resilience, courage and confidence.

GAA is never just about the sport. It’s about the laughter in the dressing room. The post-match reflection.

For so many, that pitch is where lifelong friendships are born. It’s where memories are made that will be spoken about at 30, 40, 50 years of age.

It’s where young girls learn that strength isn’t about being the best. It’s about showing up, again and again, for yourself and for each other.

When we keep girls playing football, we’re not just building athletes. We’re building community. We’re building leaders.

And that matters far beyond the final whistle.

So let’s keep encouraging them.
Let’s keep supporting them.

17/02/2026

GAA teams: Peak performance isn’t just on the pitch.

Our ‘Life Off the Pitch’ workshop + elite recovery is how you get there.

We had a fantastic morning with in Ballingeary.

The girls started with a 60 minute ‘Life Off The Pitch’ talk which covered:
• Injury prevention.
• Sports recovery.
• Nutrition & Hydration.
• Training around the menstrual cycle.
• Sports performance mindset.

We then split the girls in half. Half of the group enjoyed a recovery session in the compression boots, cold plunges and mobile wood fired sauna.

The other half did half a running session, half a Pilates and team bonding workout. The girls then swapped after 45 minutes.

So whether your team is looking for just the workshop, just the elite recovery, or all of it, we can tailor packages to suit your teams needs.

DM us to book your team in or click the link in our bio ⚽️

08/02/2026

06/02/2026

West Cork’s Best Young Businessperson of the Year 🎉

To receive this recognition for Wild Atlantic Recovery means the world to me. What started as an idea has grown into something I’m incredibly proud of, and that’s all thanks to the amazing support from our clients, community, family, and friends.

Building Wild Atlantic Recovery has been a journey of hard work, resilience, and belief.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the business, trusted us, and cheered us on along the way. This is just the beginning 💪

I’m incredibly honoured to have been named Young Businessperson of the Year. This award means so much to me, not just personally, but for what it represents for Wild Atlantic Recovery. From the very beginning, my vision was to create a place built on compassion, integrity, and genuine support for ...

27/11/2025

West Cork’s young business person of the year finalist 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to share that MaryRose Shanahan - founder of Wild Atlantic Recovery, has been selected as a finalist in the “Young Business Person of the Year” category at the West Cork Business and Tourism Awards 2025.

West Cork is alive with sporting talent, and Wild Atlantic Recovery is proud to back it all the way. We support over 20 communities with our unique on-demand recovery service. Delivering a mobile wood-fired sauna, compression boots, and ice baths to hundreds of athletes across West Cork.

As many of you know, we’re a family-run business. We may be small, but we’re incredibly passionate about what we do. Which is why this recognition means so much to us.

Finalists will present at the pitch night in the on the 4th of December, with winners announced at the Awards Luncheon in the on January 30th.

We’re honoured to stand alongside so many inspiring West Cork businesses. We look forward to the pitch night and awards luncheon.

30/09/2025

✨🤸October Pilates Timetable is here! 🤸✨

Pilates classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays. Recovery sessions are available 7 days a week - anytime, anywhere.

📍Union Hall & Skibbereen

✅ Beginners welcome. Suitable for all levels.

📲 Text → 087 032 2360 to book your spot!

28/09/2025

✨ Grand Finale Day ✨

After 4 weeks of Couch to 5K with , today we wrapped it all up with a fantastic charity 5K event! 🌞🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The sun was shining, the pace was fast, and the energy was electric.

We were delighted to support runners in their post-race recovery with our compression boots 💆‍♂️🦵—a well-deserved treat after crossing that finish line!

👏 Huge congratulations to everyone who took part and to all who came out to support such a worthy cause. Community spirit at its finest! 💙

22/09/2025

Great recovery session yesterday for Ilen Rovers GAA after their Junior Football win! 🧊🔥⚽️