Aughinish in Co. Clare

Start

Blackrock Diving Tower,Salthil

Finish

Distance:

42,192 M


Welcome

The 2024 swim is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20th, 2024.

The 2023 Galway Bay Swim which had to be postponed twice due to Met Eireann small craft warnings for Galway Bay took place on Saturday 9th September 2023 when 125 swimmers crossed Galway Bay, (44 solo swimmers, 25 relay teams (81 relay team swimmers).  For the original swim date of July 15th, 2023, we had 154 swimmers planning to swim across Galway Bay, (65 solo swimmers, 25 relay teams (89 relay team swimmers).  For those who could not participate in the rescheduled swim, we hope that you get the opportunity to partake in 2024.

The swimmers were supported by over 90 boats and 100 crew in the bay. For the final 100 metres into Blackrock diving tower, paddle boards and kayaks guided the swimmers home. Waiting for the swimmers were their family and friends along with many more supporters and volunteers on the land. The swimmers’ safety on the crossing was provided by a team of local boat captains, sailors, fishermen, Civil Defence, Oranmore-Maree Coastal Rescue, Doolin Coast Guard, and the RNLI.

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LATEST NEWS

2024 Swim Sold Out

The 2024 Galway Bay Swim is now sold out. Please check back later in case we get some cancellations. Questions – please email galwaybayswim@gmail.com

Applications open for 2024 Swim on March 1st @ 2.00 PM

Applications for the 2024 Galway Bay Swim will open on March 1st at 2.00 PM on Eventbrite. 

2024 Swim Date Announced

The 18th Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim will take place on Saturday, July 20th, 2024.

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with top tips to complete the swim

Brian
Coll
Kevin
Thorton
David
O'Donnel
Alan
Coyne