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The 2026 Galway Bay Swim will take place on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.  Registration will open on March 1st 2026 via Eventbrite.  If you wish to register your interest, we will email you a reminder prior to the applications opening via Eventbrite. CLICK HERE: https://galwaybayswim.eventbrite.ie

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.

• 2020 / 2021 Virtual Galway Bay Swim video: https://youtu.be/Aj4Ku6dNGBQ
• Highlights Video of the 2015 Galway Bay Swim (3 Mins): https://youtu.be/YBy4b4iuxg4
• Full Documentary Video of the 2015 Galway Bay Swim (20 Mins): https://youtu.be/yL1N7eN59y0