Lauren O’Malley USA swims Carlingford Lough Victoria Lock to Helly Hunter Through many of my adventures and sporting challenges I have been privileged to see rare and wild landscapes and striking natural… Read more “Unlocking the Lough”

Take a teaspoon of cement, and toughen the hell up! It says something about a person, when they choose to take on the challenge of swimming the North Channel. I am not… Read more “Anna’s North Channel Swim”

Susan Douglas has reported in from her Bank Holiday weekend away in Ireland at Omeath which is on the East Coast almost on the border between North & Southern Ireland:- “I’ve been in… Read more “The Battle Of Carlingford Lough, Ireland”

We, the Mad Turks, had a relay crossing of the North Channel at the end of July 2019 with infinity, while our friend Kamil had his solo crossing on the same day. Both… Read more “Mad Turks North Channel Relay team”

I had a great time swimming with Infinity! For my North Channel swim, the Infinity team were excellent communicators, good planners, and excellent support in the water, and super friendly. Working with… Read more “Zach Margolis”

Every year around 200 participants from all over the world gather in Carlingford, Ireland to take part in the years most awaited open water endurance swim event hosted by infinity Channel Swimming… Read more “HITtheWALL reviews”

Dear Pádraig, Thank you so much for your valuable contribution to the swim. It was really reassuring seeing you there at the wheel, especially at night. My swim journey started with you… Read more “Anna Power”

A few days have now past from the Irish Sea relay Channel swim success and the sea has return to its old choppy self.  Some years back we were contacted by Ger… Read more “Team Gavin Glynn”

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Last Monday 26/8/19, I was lucky enough to swim across the North Channel between Donaghadee (Northern Ireland) and Portpatrick (Scotland). The conditions were good, my… Read more “Pierre Lord”

On Tuesday 13th August I achieved something pretty special: I swam the North Channel. Those of you reading this post will know the significance of this; it’s undoubtedly the greatest physical achievement… Read more “David Conradie”

In the closing stage of her North Channel swim crossing @Catherine Breed finishes in 11 hours 6 minutes and 40 seconds to kick start the 2019 season. Catherine left Bangor harbour early… Read more “Catherine Breed”

It’s a tough swim.  Really.  Pádraig’s experience both on and in the water were critical to my success and I can’t give enough thanks for his support.  A shout out is well-deserved… Read more “Ryan Utsumi USA”

Channel swims are never easy and on top of this my crossing from Ireland to Scotland came at a time when my father was very ill and passed away. The Infinity team… Read more “Marty Filipowski”

The Isle of Man was my second relay channel crossing for me with Infinity Channel Swimming. The crew has all that it takes to do successful channel swim: strong knowledge of the Irish Sea,… Read more “Elina”

#HITtheWALL   An email went around the outdoor Swimmer team – yoga, meditation, swimming weekend in Ireland … “Alice this looks right up your street”, said our Marketing Manager Sharon “ooh sounds… Read more “Alice Gartland”

Being part of the 1st relay that swam from the IOM to Ireland was a very special event for me, more so because I have organised it in the past. Unfortunately, we did… Read more “Carole Laporte”

Hi Padraig & team. Replying to the feedback email you sent out on how it helped me this year. I did Hit the Wall in a wetsuit as I thought that was… Read more “John McKenna ireland”

Swam the English Channel, in 16hours , 41 min, and covered 70km. Was on a spring tide and hit a bit of bad weather on the day. Hit the wall 8 hour… Read more “Ger Devin Ireland”

With pleasure…. “I would like to extend my thanks to the Infinity Channel Swimming team for their unwavering help and support in the lead up and during my Channel crossing. Communication from… Read more “Rachael Elkain”

I had an excellent service   Very reasonable before regarding conditions. Excellent service. Cannot fault! To know more click here

HITtheWALL was an awesome swimming experience- Thank you so much. I learnt a lot just by socializing and interacting with all the international swimmers who attended it too. It most definitely helped my… Read more “Sam Whelpton South Africa”

First of all I didn’t know what to expect when I booked Hit the Wall but as the event loomed I was struggling to get swims under my belt that was anywhere… Read more “Stuart Munday UK”

‘’It’s great when a well thought out plan succeeds and wow really chuffed that we crossed the Dál Riata Channel with a perfect combination of teams Infinity Channel Crossing and One Day… Read more “One day wonders”

2018 – I achieved one of my childhood dreams and swam the English Channel raising over £3500 each for two charities (SSAFA and Welsh Hearts) HITtheWALL really helped me to believe in… Read more “Cath Pendelton UK”

Padraig and Jacqueline, Throughout the entire preparation for my north channel attempt the infinity team were a constant source of encouragement, offering helpful advice and useful information born from direct experience of… Read more “Jonathan NIC Solo”

Dear Padraig and Jacqueline, I don’t have to write a testimonial – see below – it speaks for itself – A BIG THANK YOU! I did not think I could do this… Read more “Herman van der Westhuizen”

I had a great experience with infinity ,the crew were fantastic and very passionate at what they are doing . They did every thing possible to make my journey was it was… Read more “Carmel Collins NIC Solo”

Being part of the 1st relay that swam from the IOM to Ireland was a very special event for me, more so because I have organised it in the past. Unfortunately, we… Read more “Team TRISKELION IOM to Ireland”

Team Riptide was brought together by Padraig to take on one of the least crossed and most difficult channels in the world. Infinity had spent years plotting the route, tides and weather… Read more “Team Riptide Dál Riata Channel 2016”

HITtheWALL 2016 Feedback Book HITtheWALL 2017 here   Just a very small snip of the feedback from the HITtheWALL weekend 2016 Maeve McConnell  Great weekend- a real challenge at times! Preferred swimming A… Read more “HITtheWALL 2016”

The team of 210 Southwest and I would like to thank ‘Infinity’ and Padraig for the expert piloting, guidance and motivation for our successful swim across the Dal Riata Channel. As a… Read more “Keith Garry and Team of 210 Southwest”

Team member fast and frozen 2 way north channel relay team 1st two way North Channel crossing. I am absolutely delighted we used the services of Infinity Channel Swimming and placed our trust… Read more “Ryan Stramrood”

Team Captain, Infinity V North Channel Relay I would have no hesitation in recommending Infinity Channel Swimming to all Open Water Swimmers – be they channel aspirants or not.
Infinity channel swimming… Read more “Gillian McShane Team Captain”

Swim The North Channel with Infinity Channel Swimming. Pilot two-way course North Channel, Start: 7:52.00 am July 27th Landfall in Scotland: 11:33.06 pm Finish: 1:49.23 pm July 28th Time: 29 hours 57 minutes… Read more “Making History 1st successful twoway of the North (Irish) Channel”

Nuala Moore International Ice Swimming Association Ambassador – Bering Straits relay team member – Ice Miler   ”Open water is what Mallon’s know best.  Marathon swimming is what they do.”