2008 Swim Results
  • 2008 Swim Results

2008 Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim Results

Below are the 2008 Swim Results. A total of 17 solo swimmers crossed Galway Bay.

  • Date: Aug 9th, 2008
  • Swim Start Time: 2.00pm
  • Wind Direction: SW to W (during the swim)
  • Wind Speed: 10 – 12 Knots (Force 3-4)
  • Wave Height: 0.6 – 1.0 metres (wind driven – excludes ocean swell)
  • Air Temperature: 16 – 17 degrees C
  • Sea Temperature: 13 – 15 degrees C
  • High Tide: 11.33am (3.82m)
  • Low Tide: 5.40pm (2.04m)
  • Data from Met Eireann – Mace Head
NUMBER NAME SURNAME CATEGORY TOGS / WETSUIT TIME COMMENT
1 Ronan Collins Male 2.47.08 1st Male
2 Dan Clough Male 2.59.10 2nd Male
3 Simon Flatley Male 3.00.38 3rd Male
4 Kevin Thornton Male 3.02.05
5 Colin Duffy Male 3.04.53
6 Donal Mahon Male 3.10.53
7 Andrew Flanagan Male Togs 3.11.14 1st Togs
8 Jim Colleran Male 3.11.15
9 Philip Gilboy Male 3.12.13
10 Kate Varley Female 3.24.46 1st Female
11 Cathal Codyre Male 3.26.00
12 Martin Kenirons Male 3.26.31
13 Barry O’Neill Male 3.27.35
14 Shane O’Neill Male 3.28.03
15 Kate Coyle Female 3.29.15 2nd Female
16 Art McManusa Male 3.29.35
17 Pat O’Brien Male 3.45.00