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Galway, the City of Tribes, is a hub for outdoor swimming enthusiasts. The county’s stunning coastline, with its numerous beaches and coves, offers a range of swimming experiences. From the popular Blackrock Diving Tower to the tranquil waters of Lough Corrib, Galway caters to all types of swimmers.

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Lettergesh Beach

June 2010

We should declare our bias about Connemara. To us it’s the nicest place in the whole country and it also has the nicest swimming places. […]

Lough Fee, Connemara

June 2010

Lough Fee is a lovely tranquil lake set in the heart of Connemara. […]

Inis Mor, Aran Island

July 2014

Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran islands, is a great place for a holiday and the swimming is good too. […]

Ballyconneely

June 2010

On a lovely summer’s day in June this was the third beach in a row that we visited where there was no one swimming but ourselves. […]

Mannin Bay

June 2010

This was our first time to visit Mannin Bay and, while it may be hard to find, it is absolutely worth the effort.

Mannin is a beautiful, quiet […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Bunowen Bay, Ballyconnelly

August 2012

Swimming and smoked salmon -if you like some freshly smoked fish after your dip then you should head for Bunowen Bay.

This is a small but attractive curved […]

Sellerna Bay, Cleggan

August 2012

We aren’t sure of the name of this beach, but it’d definitely in Sellerna Bay just outside Cleggan.

Sellerna is an attractive beach with clear blue-green water. […]

Doonloughan Bay, Connemara

August 2012

Doonloughan is a beautiful beach located in splendid isolation in the wilds of Connemara. […]

Glassilaun Beach, Connemara

August 2012

When we visited Glassilaun a water sports day was in progress. There were lots of adults and children on the beach and the rain was bucketing down. […]

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Lettergesh Beach

June 2010

We should declare our bias about Connemara. To us it’s the nicest place in the whole country and it also has the nicest swimming places. […]

Lough Fee, Connemara

June 2010

Lough Fee is a lovely tranquil lake set in the heart of Connemara. […]

Inis Mor, Aran Island

July 2014

Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran islands, is a great place for a holiday and the swimming is good too. […]

Ballyconneely

June 2010

On a lovely summer’s day in June this was the third beach in a row that we visited where there was no one swimming but ourselves. […]

Mannin Bay

June 2010

This was our first time to visit Mannin Bay and, while it may be hard to find, it is absolutely worth the effort.

Mannin is a beautiful, quiet […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Bunowen Bay, Ballyconnelly

August 2012

Swimming and smoked salmon -if you like some freshly smoked fish after your dip then you should head for Bunowen Bay.

This is a small but attractive curved […]

Sellerna Bay, Cleggan

August 2012

We aren’t sure of the name of this beach, but it’d definitely in Sellerna Bay just outside Cleggan.

Sellerna is an attractive beach with clear blue-green water. […]

Doonloughan Bay, Connemara

August 2012

Doonloughan is a beautiful beach located in splendid isolation in the wilds of Connemara. […]

Glassilaun Beach, Connemara

August 2012

When we visited Glassilaun a water sports day was in progress. There were lots of adults and children on the beach and the rain was bucketing down. […]

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