Kilkee Bay Swim

08/08/2025

Apologies for the late notification to everyone participating in this years scheduled Kilkee Bay Swim, we are postponing until Sunday, August 10th. Times are the same as originally planned - check-in from 3pm until 4.30pm with swim starting at 5pm.

Following consultation with the water safety crew, and due to the worsening sea conditions with a large swell, we have decided that it is not safe to proceed tomorrow. The safety of all participants is our top priority, and we feel it is not worth the risk to hold the event on Saturday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Online entries will remain open until midnight Saturday. We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a great day of swimming in more favourable conditions!

02/08/2025

Please note: change of date for Small Bay due to weather advisory for Monday

04/07/2025

Entries for the Kilkee Bay Swim 2025 are now open!!

Big Bay registration for the event on 9th August 2025 is online only for swimmers aged 15 and over.

The Small Bay for under 15s will be taking place on Monday 4th with registration on the day of the swim.

The annual Kilkee Bay Swim competing for the Richard Harris Perpetual Trophy.

04/07/2025

20/06/2025

Kilkee Bay Swim fans, mark your calendars! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️
The much-anticipated Kilkee Bay Swim is confirmed for Saturday, August 9th! Get ready to dive into the beautiful waters of Kilkee.
Entries will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for updates on how to register. You won't want to miss out on this fantastic event!

11/08/2024

Thanks to everyone yesterday who helped to make the 2024 Kilkee Bay Swim happen. Well done to everyone who took to the water in what were very challenging conditions.

Congratulations to the winners:

Darragh Horgan winner of the Richard Harris trophy for the fastest time and also first male under 30.
Liz Ryan winner of fastest female skins swimmer.
James Sweeney first male wetsuit.
Leanna Liddane first female wetsuit.
Darragh Horgan first male under 30.
Emer Boland first female under 30.
James Brennan first male 30-39.
Jill White first female 30-39.
Tony Stack first male 40-49.
Liz Ryan first female 40-49.
John Ryan first male 50-59.
Aoife Cosgrove first female 50-59.
Ronan McHugh first male over 60.
Miriam Callanan first female over 60.

11/08/2024

09/08/2024

Please be advised that there is very limited parking at the start. Please find parking at the East End and walk to the start.

Also there is to be no parking near the dive boards at the finish and traffic comes will be in place. Again it is only a short walk from the main car parks in the town.

Thank you for your cooperation.

09/08/2024

Entries close this evening for the swim tomorrow. There will be no entries taken on the day.
Please check in from 9am to 10am at the green area at the race start before you access Byrne's Cove. There is a big entry this year so please come early.
Race numbers will be assigned at check in.
Prizes for the Big Bay will be awarded at the East End after the Small Bay race at approximately 2pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

07/08/2024

Just 2 more days to get your entries in for this year's Kilkee Bay Swim. Sea and weather conditions are looking favourable at the moment and the water quality tests have been good. Fingers crossed all stays good for it🤞

The annual Kilkee Bay Swim competing for the Richard Harris Perpetual Trophy.

23/07/2024

The Small Bay for swimmers under 15 years of age will take place at 1pm on Saturday 10th August across the inner bay. Registration will be on the day at the East End.

05/07/2024

Entries for the Kilkee Bay Swim 2024 are open!!

At the moment details of the Small Bay are not finalised. Once they are we will post the details.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/r4e4iPmS9y