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Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim

130 People to swim across Galway Bay this Saturday 20th July

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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

13 years swimming 13km across Galway Bay

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  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

One of Ireland’s longest one day swims officially launched for 2017

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  The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening on Saturday 22nd July was officially launched with the first time trial at Blackrock on Saturday 3rd June last.   Officially one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims, this year over 100 swimmers will swim 13km across the bay to raise funds … [Read more...] about One of Ireland’s longest one day swims officially launched for 2017

102 swimmers cross the bay in 11th annual Galway Bay Swim

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The 11th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West which took place on Saturday last 23rd July attracted a total of 102 swimmers this year. Officially one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims, the 102 swimmers swam the 13km across the bay to raise funds for Cancer Care West. Starting from Auginish in Co. Clare and finishing at … [Read more...] about 102 swimmers cross the bay in 11th annual Galway Bay Swim