This week, gyms

A number of people are commenting on the need for somewhere to swim. How about the sea? I “discovered” it two summers ago and can’t get enough of it. It gives you a much better workout than a pool and it’s free. Make a plan to start next summer when the water is at its warmest (get a wetsuit from Aldi or Lidl if need be), and join in the fun. Who knows, you might get hooked and make it through to December and the Christmas swim. – Mark

I was in the local hotel gym and switched to the local GAA club gym, half the cost, better equipment, only difference is that there is no pool. I never used the pool anyway so no loss and I’m €250 better off for the year. – Michael