A story from Warrenpoint
A pool for men, a pool for women
In short: Warrenpoint's open-air saltwater baths had separate swimming areas for men and women, divided by a barrier that could be lifted out to make one large pool.
The open-air saltwater baths had separate swimming areas for men and women, with a divider that could be lifted out to make one big pool. It's a small detail, but it says a lot about how much seaside life has changed.
Go and see it
Stand at the baths and imagine the divider down the middle.
Questions people ask
Were Warrenpoint Baths saltwater?
Yes, they were open-air saltwater baths on the seafront.
Did men and women swim separately at Warrenpoint Baths?
Yes. There were separate areas for men and women, with a removable divider so it could become one big pool.
Sources: Accounts disagree on the opening year. Spotted something we should correct? Let us know.
