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Swimmers gather for annual Frances Thornton memorial swim
A total of 149 solo and relay swimmers gathered for the 21st annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim on Saturday, July 18.
From Galway to anywhere, join the virtual Bay Swim this August
This year marks 20 years of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. Since the first crossing in 2004 with just three swimmers, the event has grown into one of Ireland’s largest and most loved open water challenges. On Saturday, July 19, some 160 swimmers took on the 13km stretch across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West.
Galway Bay Swim raises €130,000 for Cancer Care West
A record amount of €130,000 has been raised for Cancer Care West from the rescheduled Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim which finally took place last Saturday.
Annual Galway Bay Swim a huge success
The annual Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted that the event, which took place on Saturday was a resounding success.
Galway swimmer to brave the English channel for charity
Galway swimmer Stephen Tummon will swim the English Channel to raise money for Cancer Care West. A swim of over 40 km, Stephen seeks to be the fifth person from Galway to complete this challenge. Only 2,000 people in the whole world have completed this challenge.
