Now in its 14th year, the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West returns to the waters of Galway Bay this Saturday 20th July. The swim which is sold out will see close to 130 swimmers taking part this year it is now one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims. Starting from Aughinish in Co. Clare and finishing at Blackrock Diving Tower in … [Read more...] about 130 People to swim across Galway Bay this Saturday 20th July
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Galway Bay Swim sees 146 swimmers cross the bay for Cancer Care West
The annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim took place on Saturday 21st July, now in its 13th year the swim has become one of Irelands biggest and longest one day swims. The swim which sold out saw 146 swimmers beginning their swim in Aughinish in Co. Clare and finishing at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill, the swim is a distance of roughly 13 kilometres (if you swam … [Read more...] about Galway Bay Swim sees 146 swimmers cross the bay for Cancer Care West
13 years swimming 13km across Galway Bay
Unlucky 13, or lucky for some as the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West returns to the waters of Galway Bay this June. The swim was officially launched on Saturday 2nd June with the first official time trial at Blackrock in Salthill. The swim which is now sold out will see close to 130 swimmers taking part this year it is now … [Read more...] about 13 years swimming 13km across Galway Bay
Team USA Swimming CEO to cross Galway Bay
The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening on Saturday 22nd July is this year attracting some international attention! This year the swim has attracted local, national and international swimmers and attention with the newly appointed USA Swimming CEO and President Tim Hinchey coming to take on the … [Read more...] about Team USA Swimming CEO to cross Galway Bay
The only way is up….. scaling new heights for Cancer Care West
Originally from Bray in Co. Wicklow but living in Galway for the past 7 years, 29-year-old Radiation Therapist Aisling McDonnell will scale new heights for local charity Cancer Care West this July. After taking part in too many adventure races to mention and enjoying long distance running, Aisling has now set the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro. She will scale the mountain … [Read more...] about The only way is up….. scaling new heights for Cancer Care West