‘Mami Wata: Mmiri niile’: New Swimming Exhibition Opens At Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool

Mami Wata: Mmiri niile is an exhibition about racial and other barriers to swimming, made with African women from across Dublin, by artist Chinedum Muotto. This free exhibition runs from Saturday, 24 June to Wednesday, 28 June 2023 in Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool, Dublin. In 2021, as part of a Creative Residency in Art & Sport, Chinedum Muotto issued …

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Swimming With Your Period

It’s time to get real about periods and pools. Many women are fearful and nervous about going swimming when they have their period but truth be told, it’s very manageable. I find it fascinating the number of people who will not swim when they have their period. I’ve spoken to friends who admit they can’t get their head around swimming …

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