Ballysillan pool
Discover the unique L-shaped swimming pool at Ballysillan.
Maintained at a comfortable 29 degrees celsius, our pool provides a welcoming environment for all ages and abilities.
Designed with everyone in mind, featuring gentle walk-in steps at the shallow end, a pool hoist to aid access, a deep end for diving enthusiasts, and four dedicated lanes for length swimmers.
After your workout, relax and rejuvenate in our sauna, or enjoy watching friends and family from our comfortable spectator gallery.
Did you know that under 5s swim for free?
Swim Safely Rules
Admissons Policy
Under 8’s must be accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer
No more than three under 8’s to each competent adult swimmer
We recommend that non swimmer children under the age of 16 are accompanied by a competent adult swimmer
The competent adult swimmer must actively supervise under 8’s and other children in their care
Under 8’s and all weak and non swimmers must remain in shallow water
We strongly recommend under 8’s and all non swimmers use armbands and/or an appropriate buoyancy aid
Advice to adult non swimmers
It is recommended that non swimmers over the age of 16 are accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer.
N.B. Lifeguards may ask swimmers to undertake a 25m swim test to determine competency to swim in deep water.
Thank you for your co-operation and enjoy your swim!
Swimming etiquette
Help us keep your pool clean
- Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics and perspiration.
- Use the toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
- When it comes to babies, go for tight-fitting waterproof baby trunks while swimming rather than nappies.
- Please dispose of nappies, trunks and sanitary products in the bins provided.
- You are advised not to swim if you have consumed a meal within the last two hours.
- Never swim if you have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs.
- Please do not swim if you are currently suffering from a cold or flu.
- Please do not swim if you have suffered from food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 14 days.