Blackrock Diving Tower

03/10/2025

Dennis’ funeral arrangements.

The death has occurred of Denis Slyne - Donncha Mac Sléimhne of Knocknacarra, Galway Ireland, on 30/09/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

23/04/2025

I blame instagram myself

CITING the complete absence of witnesses to his heroic suffering, sea-swimming martyr Cian Murphy has decided not to brave the cold Irish waters this morning. However, he will grab a golden turmeric oat milk latte …

14/03/2025

So sorry to hear one of our most senior swimmers has left us. Mike Kavanagh, one of life’s true gents. His quick wit and warm manner, and always up for a bit of craic meant he had many many friends in Blackrock. You’ll be missed a mhac. One of the auld shtock.

The death has occurred of Michael Kavanagh of Renmore, Galway Ireland, on 13/03/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

17/11/2024

Blocking off the Prom to accommodate a ticketed event for a commercial organisation. If you disagree with this usage of a public space be sure to mention it to any and all of the politicians that call to your door this week, particularly those who serve on Galway City Council

25/09/2024

Are Aifric and Fiona the only Galwegians to win an Olympic medal? I’m pretty sure they were. I was so gutted for them this year.
She’ll be talking about it at TEDxGalway this year.

Absolutely elated to announce Olympic Rowing medalist Aifric Keogh as our headline speaker for TEDxGalway on Thursday 14 November at the Town Hall Theatre. Aifric will be speaking about her experiences at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 and the highs and lows of elite level sport.

To our knowledge Aifric, and her crew-mate Fiona Murtagh, are the only Galwegians ever to win an Olympic medal and we are truly honoured to welcome her to our stage.

Tickets are now available https://tht.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173656420

22/09/2024

A cracking day for a solo Galway Bay swim with Alexandre Daviet.

Pilot Ciaran Oliver and crew/obervor looking after Alex today

Flat calm, 18 degrees air an 15.5 watet temps sure what else would you be doing.

Irish Long Distance Swimming Association Shannon Region Open Water Swim League Atlantic Masters Swimming Club Galway
Blackrock Diving Tower

22/09/2024

21/01/2024

Don’t be bringing these good folks out today.
Don’t be a statistic.

Stay safe Rescue 115

18/01/2024

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