swimrise_meetup (2025)

10/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined this morning’s offering in aid of and raising awareness of the suffering & forced starvation of Palestinians.
Donations can be made via the link in our bio and thank you to everyone who has donated so far.

The next 3 meet-ups are for the same cause with different meditation themes. If you’d like to join please read the caption on the pinned post on our page.
Thanks again to everyone who supported the first one & hope to see you at the next one 🇵🇸❤️🌅

07/08/2025

August swimrises- Pause for peace 🇵🇸❤️

Join us this Sunday at 07.00am opposite koba Thai cuisine on Portmarnock beach.
Join us for a guided meditation 07.00am ,sea dip, chats over tea + coffee. We will hope to raise awareness of the forced starvation of Palestinians in Gaza by raising some vital funds in support of The Irish Red Cross & Doctors Without Borders (MSF) who are working on the ground in Gaza 🇵🇸. All meet-ups will be donation based. You can make a donation via the link in our bio.

The guys from .ie have seats available for 8am/8.40am for anyone who would like to warm up their bones post dip. For the sauna you will need to book in through the link in their bio - .ie !
The meditation themes are listed on the post picture.
You will need:
Yoga mat & blanket
Warm clothing
Appropriate swim gear.
Towels
Warm drink
⚠️ Do not park in at spar as you will get clamped. There is parking along the beach, a beach car park to the left of the golf links hotel car park or €2 parking at white sands hotel. ⚠️

Leave a 🇵🇸 in the comments if you’re planning on coming along/ tag someone in the comments that you think would be interested in this meet up.
Hope to see you all then.

25/07/2025

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14/02/2025

€20,455 raised 🎉🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated to raising funds for who are an international childhood cancer charity. Your money will go towards funding global research into pediatric cancers as well as offering support to families and a sprinkling of magic and joy for the amazing kids who undertake this journey. This fundraiser was in memory of the wonderful April Banks.
We would have never known of Oscars kids Ireland incredible work if it wasn’t for April & her family. A massive thank you to Ciarán, Aisling k, Lily, Ellen, Aisling D, Aoife, Denise, Malachi, Samantha, Zowie, Agnieszka, Alicia, Amy, Caitlin, Fiona, Georgia, Karen, Mags, Maria, Megan B, Megan, Mo, Niamh, Orla, Sandra, Shauna D, Sharon, Shauna C & Shauna for taking the time to help us fundraise who helped us raise €17k with the 12 swims of Christmas fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who joined the meet-ups in January & start of feb. Thank you to for hosting our final meet-up and to everyone who helped spread the word along the way.
To Katie, Grahame & April’s extended family &
Friends, this fundraiser is a testament to the love and admiration so many have for April and your family. We hope this gesture brings you some comfort during this incredibly difficult time. It is a reminder that the communities you have touched and impacted stand with you, offering support and love as you navigate through this time ❤️
Please remember that you are not alone. The memories of April’s kindness, playfulness and beauty will continue to inspire us all ❤️❤️❤️❤️

10/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday morning’s meet-up with ! A massive thanks to Pilar for bringing the energy and guiding us through such a fun class.
Just a reminder that the meet-up was donation based and in aid of and in memory of the very special April Banks 💙💙
Donations can be made via the link in our bio. The donation link will be open for the next few days.
Yesterday was the last meet-up for this fundraiser. We will do a final count on all monies collected this week and give you all an update on Friday.
We will post next weeks meet-up details on Wednesday so keep an eye out for post.
Have a lovely week 🌅❤️

05/02/2025

SWIMRISE MEET-UP

Join us this Sunday at 7.30am opposite koba Thai cuisine on Portmarnock beach.
Join us for a a fun dance class followed by optional sea dip/swim and chats over tea + coffee. The lovely will be hosting this weeks meet-up and we can’t wait. This is our final meet-up for our current fundraiser which which is in aid of and in memory of the amazing April Banks. If you plan on attending/ supporting you can donate via the link in the bio. We are delighted that Pilar has joined us this week as she helped us previously with raising funds for Oscars kids Ireland last April along with April & all her family + friends. Please join us for an uplifting morning of dance, chats & togetherness as the sun rises.
The sun is expected to rise at 07.55am.
You will need:
Appropriate clothing that you can dance in.
Appropriate swim gear (if you plan on getting in the water).
Towels
Warm drink
⚠️ Do not park in at spar as you will get clamped. There is parking along the beach & a beach car park to the left of the golf links hotel car park or paid parking €2 in the white sands hotel. ⚠️

Leave a 💃🏻 in the comments if you’re planning on coming along/ tag someone in the comments that you think would be interested in this meet up.
Hope to see you all then.

02/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined this morning’s Warrior flow which was inspired by the amazing April Banks and in aid of . Thank you to everyone who donated to the fundraiser. I hope you enjoyed the yoga practice.

Our last meet-up for this fundraiser takes place next Sunday with the incredibly energetic hosting a Dancefit. Pilar also hosted a couple of meet-ups back in April for ‘All out & about April’ and in aid of Oscars kids Ireland and we are delighted to have this amazing class as our final offering for this fundraiser.
Full details will be posted on Wednesday.
We have just reached €19,445 and are en route to hit our target of €20,000 for Oscars kids Ireland (National Childhood cancer charity) who work very closely with families on their cancer journey. Please help us raise vital funds by clicking the link in our bio ❤️
Thanks in advance to everyone who donates.

Have a lovely week,
Charlotte

31/01/2025

SWIMRISE MEETUP
Hello everyone, apologies on the delay for this week’s info we have been keeping an eye on the weather updates. We will host this week’s (Sunday morning) meet-up on zoom instead of in person as it is due to rain until midday. This is our second last meet-up raising funds for in memory of April Banks . We have so far reached €19,100 (from meet-ups & 12 swims of Christmas fundraiser) & are en route to reaching our target of €20,000. If you are attending this week’s meet up online please make a donation via the link in our bio.
We will meet on Zoom for Yoga (Warrior flow) at 9am on Sunday. The class will be 30-40mins long.
You will need a yoga mat, blanket.

Leave a 🧘🏽‍♀️ in the comments if you’re planning on joining & we will send you a link & passcode for zoom via DM on Saturday evening.

19/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined this morning’s meet-up. We hope you enjoyed the meditation 🧘🏽‍♀️ 🧘🏻
All meet-ups in January are donation based and in aid of in memory of April Banks. Please donate via the link in our bio.
We have raised €19,050 and are en route to our target of €20,000.
We have two meet-ups left for this fundraiser:
26th January-Dancefit with
2nd February’s- Morning yoga- Warrior flow with Charlotte.

Please help us continue to raise vital funds for are a charity for childhood cancer and work very closely alongside families on their cancer journey 💙
Thank you in advance to everyone who donates.
We will post next week’s details on Wednesday.
Have a lovely week ❤️❤️

17/01/2025

SWIMRISE MEET-UP

Join us this Sunday at 8am opposite koba Thai cuisine on Portmarnock beach.
Join us for a guided meditation 8.15am, sea dip, chats over tea + coffee. We will continue to raise funds for in memory of April Banks for the month of January. All meet-ups will be donation based. You can make a donation via the link in our bio. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We have raised €18,715 and are en route to our target of €20,000.
The guys from have seats available for 8.40am/9.20am for anyone who would like to warm up their bones post dip. For the sauna you will need to book in through the link in their bio - !
The sun is expected to rise at 08.28am.
Meditation theme: Compassion & self acceptance.
You will need:
Yoga mat & blanket
Warm clothing
Appropriate swim gear.
Towels
Warm drink
⚠️ Do not park in at spar as you will get clamped. There is parking along the beach, a beach car park to the left of the golf links hotel car park or €2 parking at white sands hotel. ⚠️

Leave a 🌊 in the comments if you’re planning on coming along/ tag someone in the comments that you think would be interested in this meet up.
Hope to see you all then.

12/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined this morning’s meet-up. We hope you enjoyed it.
Just a reminder that all meet-ups in January are donation based and in aid of and in memory of the very special April Banks 💙💙
Donations can be made via the link in our bio. Thank you in advance to everyone who donated.
We have raised a total of €18,710 so far and are en route to our target of €20,000! Help us raise vital funds for an incredible charity.
We will post next weeks meet-up details on Wednesday so keep an eye out for posts.
Have a lovely week 🌅❤️
Char & Ste x

09/01/2025

SWIMRISE MEET-UP

Join us this Sunday at 07.15am opposite koba Thai cuisine on Portmarnock beach.
Join us for a guided meditation 07.30am,sea dip, chats over tea + coffee. We will continue to raise funds for in memory of April for the month of January. All meet-ups will be donation based. You can make a donation via the link in our bio. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We have raised €18,570 and are en route to our target of €20,000.
The guys from have seats available for 8am/8.40am for anyone who would like to warm up their bones post dip. For the sauna you will need to book in through the link in their bio - !
The sun is expected to rise at 08.35am.
Meditation theme: Embracing change in the new year.
You will need:
Yoga mat & blanket
Warm clothing
Appropriate swim gear.
Towels
Warm drink
⚠️ Do not park in at spar as you will get clamped. There is parking along the beach, a beach car park to the left of the golf links hotel car park or €2 parking at white sands hotel. ⚠️

Leave a 🌊 in the comments if you’re planning on coming along/ tag someone in the comments that you think would be interested in this meet up.
Hope to see you all then.

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