A brave 35 swimmers took to the choppy waters of the Shannon Estuary, in Glin, on Saturday, July 25th, to raise funds for cancer research. We are very grateful to the swimmers, their families, friends and supporters who have raised €16,500 for cancer research!
There were great celebrations in Geoghegan’s Magpie Bar on Friday night as Councillor John Sheahan acknowledged the phenomenal efforts of all involved in organising and partaking in the event and a cheque for €16,500 was presented to Karen Culhane of the Cancer Clinical Research Trust.
A huge thank you must go to Maria Geoghegan and Nollaig Hogan who organised this swim. It has supported a multitude of charitable causes over the years and we were honoured to be chosen as this year’s beneficiary.
Of course, on the day, it takes a team of volunteers for an event like this to be a success and we are very grateful to the sea rescue crew that monitored the waters and kept all swimmers safe.
Our thanks to Nora Fitzgerald who led the singers, dancers and musicians on the pier and kept morale high and provided wonderful entertainment.
Thank you to Gerard Geoghegan and Benny for setting up. and to our bucket shakers, Ewan and Donncha Randall.
We are very grateful to all who helped in ensuring the day was a huge success with special mention to Elaine Connolly who manned the registration desk and ensured the day ran smoothly.
While not a race, congratulations go to Sinéad Walsh for leading all swimmers safely home.
