BISRA Gaddinabtgarnish

BISRA Gaddinabtgarnish To promote the most scenic annual Open Water Swim in Munster. Something 4 Novices 2 Elite swimmers. There are options for everybody from a 1k to 7k.

Annual Open Water Swim around Garnish Island in Glengarriff, West Cork in aid of BISRA - the Bantry Inshore Search & Rescue Association. Since 2011 over 1000 swimmers have come to this most scenic swim in the West of Ireland to enjoy great sport and camaraderie. All Comers are welcome.

Amelia & Sophia handing over the proceeds of their fundraising campaign to BISRA at the boathouse in Bantry. They raised...
02/09/2026

Amelia & Sophia handing over the proceeds of their fundraising campaign to BISRA at the boathouse in Bantry. They raised an additional € 2.100.

As Captain Begley explained that sum will provide funding for 2 suits and 3 helmets.

Ossi and Colm who orgainse the swim would like to take this opportunity to again thank everybody at registration, the kayakers & boat safety crews, Cremin Coaches and many more volunteers who help out.

Without their assistance our swims would not take place.

Our youngest swimmers along with 310 more who enjoyed another evening of ideal conditions while GaddinAbtGarnish Mark 2....
16/08/2026

Our youngest swimmers along with 310 more who enjoyed another evening of ideal conditions while GaddinAbtGarnish Mark 2.
Yes, my long held wish came true - over 300 swimmers in the water - and out again 🙏
Thank you for everyone who made it happen.
Until next year, stay safe, Ossi

12/08/2026

Saturday approaching fast ! Some last minute instructions in the comments. Sign-in 13:30 - 16:00.
PLEASE COME EARLY 🙏

Anybody missing this?
07/07/2026

Anybody missing this?

Inviting? The sun just peaked out for a bit too. My guess water temp is 15°. That's certainly comfortable.
04/07/2026

Inviting? The sun just peaked out for a bit too. My guess water temp is 15°. That's certainly comfortable.

02/07/2026

A personal request.
We never managed 300+ swimmers in the water - could Saturday be that day?

4 days to the 1st GADD of 26.Fully booked - Sign-in 14 - 16.30 Community Hall, Glengarriff. Please come early
30/06/2026

4 days to the 1st GADD of 26.
Fully booked - Sign-in 14 - 16.30 Community Hall, Glengarriff.
Please come early

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Ellen's Rock
Glengariff

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