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
Galway Bay Swim
102 swimmers cross the bay in 11th annual Galway Bay Swim
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
Galway Bay Swim on track to raise €100,000
With over 85 swimmers taking part in The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West on Saturday, 25th July, the event which is now 10 years old is on target to raise the target of €100,000. Swimmers from across Ireland, UK, Australia, the U.S. and Scandinavia will take to the water in Co Clare before embarking on the 13km swim across to … [Read more...] about Galway Bay Swim on track to raise €100,000
10 years swimming across Galway Bay
The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West was officially launched on Saturday 23 May on board L.E Orla which was stationed at Galway Docks. With close to 100 swimmers taking part this year it is now one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims. The organisers hope to raise €100,000 this year to mark the 10th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about 10 years swimming across Galway Bay