* We are closed on Monday morning 23rd December until midday - open from 12 noon to 8pm *

Swimming at the Watershed

Important Pool Complex Information

Access restrictions:

  • We are fully closed to both Members and Public Swims on Monday and Friday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm when our children's swimming lessons are taking place. 
  • On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, our pool complex is open during children's swimming lessons, but with limited access.  Please note that our learner pool will not be available during this time.
  • On Saturday mornings our learner pool is not available until after 1pm.
  • Latest entry permitted on any day is one hour before close of business
  • Bank Holidays operate to Sunday hours

Children's Hours:

  • Children's hours apply to all customers aged 0 up to and including 15 years
  • From Monday to Thursday, Children's hours are 9am to 7pm (latest admission 6pm)
  • On Fridays, Children's hours are 9am to 9pm (latest admission 8pm)
  • Children are welcome all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 
  • Our Children's Hours and Children's Pool Entry and Supervision Policy applies at all times, without exception, to both members and non-members

Concession (reduced price) Swim Times:

  • Monday and Wednesday 6pm to 7pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Sensory Friendly Swim Time:  

On Sunday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm we run a Sensory Friendly Swim Session specifically for adults and children with additional needs and sensory difficulties - please note that a booking is also taking place in the pool during this session.

Pool Regulations:

  • All pool users must wear swim hats and pre-shower before entering the water, including children 
  • All belongings must be stored in lockers (€1 coin required)
  • The Watershed are not responsible for any belongings lost or mislaid on the premises
  • The reserving of showers and changing cubicles is strictly forbidden WITHOUT EXCEPTION, and may lead to belongings being moved 
  • Members and customers must exit the pool and changing village when directed by Lifeguards and follow the instructions of all Watershed staff at all times

Please Note:

  • The floor of the deep end of our main pool is MOVABLE, we strongly advise you to check the pool depth before entering the water