Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. Our staff work really hard to put on the best event possible and we're really glad this is noticed by those taking part!

Congratulations on your first open water swim event! We're really glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Thanks so much for the kind words Gill — and for coming back for your third swim at Lough Cutra! We’re really glad you’ve noticed the improvements, especially with the buoy ‘gates’ — clarity on the swim course is so important. Hope to see you back again next year!

Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you felt the event was well organised and that you supported the decision to adjust the swim course due to the weather conditions. It’s also great to know you felt the revised route worked well and allowed swimmers to settle into the swim effectively. We really appreciate your comments regarding kayak positioning and course visibility in more challenging conditions. This is very helpful feedback and will be shared with the Race Director and safety team as we continue to review how we can best support navigation in choppy water or low visibility. We’re also very pleased to hear your positive comments about the kayak team and their efforts on the day. They work extremely hard in demanding conditions, and your recognition of their contribution is very much appreciated and will be passed on. And noted on the cake — we completely understand the importance of post-swim treats! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to another event soon.

"Thanks so much, Etienne! We're really glad to hear you felt safe and well looked after — safety is a huge priority for us, so that means a lot. Delighted you enjoyed the event, and we’re already looking forward to seeing you again next year!

Thanks so much, Aoife! We’re delighted you had such a positive first experience at Lough Cutra — and great to hear the swim felt safe and well-marked. We'll definitely take note about the stoney swim exit! Fingers crossed we’ll see you back next year for the full triathlon!

Thanks so much for your feedback, Michelle! We're glad you enjoyed the location and felt welcomed. We appreciate your suggestions and will work on clearer signage for directions, facilities, and the swim route. And yes, first aiders are present at the finish—thanks for pointing out the need to make that clearer. Hope to see you again soon!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're really glad to hear that you found the organisation, registration, and overall event smooth and enjoyable—and congratulations on completing the 5km! We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the course layout and direction. Your point about the wind and the impact on swimmer safety is a valuable one, and we'll certainly take it into consideration for future planning. We're also sorry to hear there wasn’t enough food left for the later finishers—that’s something we will work to improve. Thank you again for joining us and for your honest input—it really helps us improve.

Thank you so much for your feedback Heloise! We're really glad to hear the pre-race info was clear and that you felt safe and supported during your swim—especially with the last-minute course change. Sorry to hear the post-race refreshments didn’t quite hit the mark; the weather may have played a part, but we’ll look into it. Delighted you liked the medal and amenities, and we hope to see you again next time!

Hi Aoife, thanks for your review. Thank you for your comments regarding the road closures, kayakers at the gates and swim exit, we'll be sure to take these forward to next year. We hope we will see you next year! - Castle Race Series