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Image of people swimming in the sea in Clontarf at the end of last month. Sasko Lazarov

The Daily Poll

Poll: Do you swim in the sea?

The lifting of the 5km travel limit opens up the possibility of a sea swim for more people.

EARLIER THIS WEEK, the 5km travel limit was lifted allowing people to travel within their county borders or within 20km of their home across county borders.

This opens up new locations for most people, including the chance for those who live near or in coastal counties to visit the sea.

However, sea swimming is not for everyone, especially during the colder months.

So today we’re asking: Do you swim in the sea?

Poll Results:

No (5653)

Only on holidays (5531)

Yes, often (2825)

Yes, but not as much during pandemic (1828)

Yes, often
Yes, but not as much during pandemic
Only on holidays
No

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