Aughinish in Co. Clare

Start

Blackrock Diving Tower,Salthil

Finish

Distance:

42,192 M


Welcome

The 2025 Galway Bay Swim took place on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. 

For the 2025 swim, 157 swimmers crossed Galway Bay, (47 solo swimmers, 31 relay teams – 110 relay team swimmers) – a new record.  Swimmers entered the water at Aughinish on a misty morning, with light southeasterly winds and almost calm sea conditions with only a slight chop. Despite the early mist, visibility remained excellent, allowing clear views of Salthill across the bay. The mist began to clear shortly after 10:00 AM, and the light winds persisted, creating near-ideal conditions for open water swimming. 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. A team of local boat captains, sailors, fishermen, Civil Defence, and Oranmore-Maree Coastal Rescue provided the swimmers’ safety on the crossing.

To date, over €1.8 million has been raised for Cancer Care West by this swim that first took place in 2006 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025.

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2025 Swim Results

The 2025 Galway Bay Swim results are now available on the RESULTS section of the website.  https://www.galwaybayswim.com/2025-swim-results/

2025 Swimmer Registration and Safety Briefing

Friday, July 18th, 2025 @ 6.15 pm in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, Galway. H91 F62V

2025 Boat Captain & Crew Safety Briefing

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 @ 6.30 pm in the Harbor Hotel, The Docks, Galway. H91 E9PR

Galway Bay Swim Videos

GALWAY BAY SWIM

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SOLO MALE

SWIMMERS

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SOLO FEMALE

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RELAY

SWIMMERS

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TOTAL

Km Swam

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BOAT CREW

& MEMBERS

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+ EUROS

RAISED

PREVIOUS SWIMMERS

with top tips to complete the swim

Brian
Coll
Kevin
Thorton
David
O'Donnel
Alan
Coyne