‘Swim the Corrib – County to City’

On the 28th of June 2025, Galway Swimming Club  is proud to be hosting the Longest Day Swim 2025. This charity river swim gives participants the chance to swim down the fabulous River Corrib, passing many of Galway’s favourite landmarks including the University of Galway, Menlo Castle, Steamboat Quay and swimming under the Quincentennial Bridge. This is a not to be missed opportunity to see Galway from a unique perspective! 

The Event:

The Longest Day Swim is a timed, open water river swim for over 18’s which attracts all standards of open water swimmers and triathletes: from fun swimmers to elite athletes, all are welcome!! The event aims to promote awareness of the positive physical and mental health benefits of swimming, whilst raising crucial funds for this year’s charity partner, Claddagh Watch (https://claddaghwatch.ie/).

There are two swims available, with each distance having Male/Female and Skins/Suits categories. A 4km swim starting at Glenlo Abbey and a 2.5km version starting at the slip in Dangan. Swimmers will have to navigate their way across the Corrib from their starting points and then head downstream to the finish line at Steamers’ Quay (Woodquay just above the Salmon Weir).

Registration:
https://www.galwayswimmingclub.ie/longest-day-swim

Get Involved:
We would be grateful if you could spread the word about this fantastic event. If possible, please Print the Poster and put it up on work notice boards. It would be great to see some of our past swimmers come along and catch up – we may even get to see some of our coaches take the plunge!!
And for all the parents out there who enjoy open water swimming, why not join in too? This year’s Swim the Corrib – County to City is the perfect opportunity to take part in a fun.

Location

River Corrib, Co. Galway, Ireland