Galway Bay Boat Tours

03/09/2024

Great day to swim the Bay 🏊‍♂️

Well done to Colm who swam Aughinish to Blackrock Diving Tower on Friday.

Support team and Galway Swim Pilot for safety cover all there to cheer him on. Great work 🏊‍♂️

30/08/2024

While it’s relatively nice out why not take a lunchtime spin onboard Dolfijn with us.

Some availability on our 2pm tour.

Book online at https://www.galwaybaytours.com/

30/08/2024

Nice article in The Galway Advertiser on the annual Cong - Galway Sailing Race ⚓️

The storied Cong to Galway Race, renowned as the oldest inland sailing competition in Europe (1882 ), is set to make its annual return this Saturday August 31, starting from the picturesque Lisloughrey Pier near Ashford Castle.

25/08/2024

Some lovely words from Niamh. She who was out with us and her family for a tour recently. Thanks for the lovely review Niamh 💙

“Just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for organising the tour earlier today for us. We were very well looked after and had a brilliant time on our tour.

Such a fab way to spend an hour in Galway, will definitely be recommending to friends family and beyond.

Hope you have a lovely weekend”

All the best
Niamh

23/08/2024

Tomorrow Friday August 23rd, Galway City Fire Station's full-time and retained firefighters will embark on a very special charity project.

The Firefighters will row a traditional Irish currach that they have spent the last six months building from scratch. This project is entirely voluntary with firefighters dedicating their own time to make this happen.

Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. from the slipway at the University of Galway Playing Fields in Dangan, three firefighters (from each of the station’s six crews) will take turns rowing the currach along a 3 km stretch of the River Corrib.

After each 6km return leg, the crews will rotate aiming to cover a total of 46 km—the equivalent distance from Inis Oírr to the Claddagh! The row will take approximately 6-8 hours, depending on conditions.

The currach was designed and built by firefighters with deep roots in fishing and carpentry. Since its completion, the crews have been training hard for this challenging row. The Oliver family, with a long seafaring tradition in the Claddagh, will provide safety and support throughout the event. Two of the Olivers are also full-time firefighters.

The charity partner for this event is Cancer Care West, a cause close to the hearts of the firefighters. Cancer has touched many in the service, including the loss of a colleague nine years ago and the wife of a firefighter two years ago. This row, wholeheartedly, is to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the vital services Cancer Care West provide.

Earlier this week some of the firefighters taking part spoke with John Morley on Galway Talks (Galway Bay FM). Last weekend, they showcased the currach and held a bucket collection on Shop Street.

So far, they've raised approximately €14,500 through an iDonate page and street collections. As this event approaches tomorrow, they’re hoping for even more support.

Personnel from Galway Fire and Rescue Service will be present throughout the event.

Everyone is welcome to come along, show their support, and learn more about this great project from the firefighters themselves.

You can donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwayFireandRescue
Cancer Care West Fire and Rescue Galway

21/08/2024

🎉🥳🥰OFFICIAL RATIFICATION🥰🎉🥳
CONGRATULATIONS 💪🥳
Swimmer: Ger Devin (IRL)
Swim Route: Classic Galway Bay (Aughinish/Blackrock) - *2 way*.
Date : Saturday 13 July 2024
Route distance: 21km for 2 Way Swim

Time: 07:58:55
Observer: Bridget Wing
Pilot : David Oliver
Crew: Janet Devin, Ronan Oliver, John Ryan

To read more about Ger's swim, please follow link below to ILDSA Database https://www.ildsa.info/ildsa/swim-details-v2.php?id=24055


Fastnet Swim
Open Sea Swimming infinity Channel Swimming

21/08/2024

What a great weekend at the Cruinniú

Always a joy to meet everyone and have some fun out on the water. This year we had an exhibition tent with Galway Ho**er Sailing Club and it was amazing to realise all the interest that still is in the boats and their heritage.

Thanks to all the crew over in Kinvara for a great weekend 💙

13/08/2024

Help support the crew at Fire and Rescue Galway who are rowing from Aran Islands to Galway city on August 23rd to raise funds for Cancer Care West

Please read their story and donate below 👇👇

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwayFireandRescue

08/08/2024

Lovely evening out with some of Galway’s super hospitality industry again this week.

Thanks to JCD Sales Consultancy for organising and great to have The Ardilaun Hotel Lally Tours and O'Connells Bar onboard for some seafood tasters and a drink or two with Di**le Distillery

04/08/2024

Ah look at us there 💙

Here’s our Dolfijn alongside the Trois-mâts Belem yesterday as it was leaving the Docks.

02/08/2024

Lovely evening for a swim 🏊‍♀️

Hard to see in the photos but lots out for the weekly Thursday evening Heskin Sea Swim League down at Blackrock Tower.

Fair play to all involved 🏊‍♀️

01/08/2024

The chats onboard 💙

28/07/2024

You could start off race week with a boat tour…..just saying 😃

We’ve some places available on our 2pm tour tomorrow Monday July 29th.

Email us on [email protected] to reserve your place.

27/07/2024

Well done to Doug on completing his Galway Bay Swim and thanks to some of our crew who provided support along the way.
Irish Long Distance Swimming Association

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What a cracking day out on Galway Bay with Douglas Robeiro as he completed his 3rd swim to achieve his Irish Triple Crown (subject to ratification by the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association )

Flat calm waters, literally not a puff of wind but unfortunately no dolphins today 😎

Route Distance: 10.5km
Total Swim Time: 2hrs 37min 11 sec

Long Distance Swimming AssociationIrish Long Distance Swimming Association Fastnet Swim infinity Channel Swimming




To find out more about the Irish Triple Crown of swimming logon to:
https://www.ildsa.info/ireland-swim-history/irish-triple-crown/

27/07/2024

The crew from Irish Water Safety out with us to raise awareness for World Drowning Prevention Day 💙

Thanks to all for a fun and safe afternoon on the water!!

26/07/2024

Fancy kicking off your weekend with a spin out on the Bay??

We have a few places on our 5pm tour this evening.

Email us on [email protected] to book.

25/07/2024

We got to attend the Fêtes Maritimes de Brest and we loved every minute of it. Loads of sailing and enjoying all the festival has to offer.

The crew of Galway Ho**er Sailing Club made it a special memory 💙

24/07/2024

Lobsters, tequila and some Galway craic. That’s what happens when some of Galway’s finest of the hospitality industry team up with us and we get to take them out to our office on the Bay ⚓️

McGinn's Hop House Coyotes Buddha Bar Galway Lally Tours Galway Bay Seafoods JCD Sales Consultancy

23/07/2024

Dolfijn is dressed and ready for the game on Sunday. Gaillimh Abú 💪

23/07/2024

Join our guide’s Elizabeth and Conor for a walking tour. Learn all about Galway Ho**ers and their importance in Galway’s maritime heritage 💙

02/07/2024

Galway Ho**er Sailing Club does Brest Maritime Festival this July!

8 more sleeps!!! We can’t wait.

Fêtes Maritimes de Brest ⚓️🇫🇷

02/07/2024

ICYMI: Galway Ho**ers En Route to Brest Maritime Festival: The Galway Ho**er Sailing Club is going to trailer three traditional Ho**ers to Brest aboard Brittany Ferries on Wednesday Week on their way to "make Waves at Brest Maritime Festival" which, the club says, "marks a significant milestone for us,…

https://afloat.ie/sail/historic-boats/galway-hooker/item/63763-galway-hookers-en-route-to-brest-maritime-festival

01/07/2024

Join us for some chilled vibes on the Bay ⚓️

We’ve some spaces on our 12noon tour on Wednesday!!

Email us on [email protected]

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28/06/2024

Always a bit of work to do in Claddagh ⚓️

24/06/2024

We have some news😜