Sea of Swimmers For Frances Thornton Memorial Swim for Cancer Care West

19th July 2024

The 13km course from Aughinish in Co Clare to Blackrock diving tower in Salthill is described as “one of the longest (and friendliest) open-water swims in Ireland” Credit: Joe O'Shaughnessy

Galway Bay will be transformed into a sea of swim caps, tow floats and safety RIBS tomorrow (Saturday July 20) for the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Swim.

Weather permitting, a total of 130 swimmers, both solo and in relay teams, will participate in the event.

Hosted by Cancer Care West and a team of volunteers, it is on target to surpass €100,000 in fundraising for the charity.

The 13km course from Aughinish in Co Clare to Blackrock diving tower in Salthill is described as “one of the longest (and friendliest) open-water swims in Ireland” and “the only bay swim crossing on the Wild Atlantic Way”.

It is part of the “Irish Triple Crown” of open water swimming, also involving the Fastnet and North Channel swims.

Donations can be given here

Published in Sea Swim, Galway Harbour

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