Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim

14/10/2026

We’re looking for committed people to join our Christmas Day Swim committee and help keep this great community tradition going at Two Mile Gate.

If you’d like to get involved or find out more, please send us a DM or email us! 🎄

14/10/2026

Reminder Closing Date Friday 25th October

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim is now inviting applications from local charities and organisations who would like to be considered for this year’s funds.

When applying, please tell us who you are, why you should receive the funds, and what you plan to do with the money.

📅 Closing date: Friday 25th October
📧 [email protected]
📞 Questions: Roisin on 087-1817595

Please share so we can reach as many local groups as possible. ❤️🏊‍♀️🎄

11/09/2026

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim is now inviting applications from local charities and organisations who would like to be considered for this year’s funds.

When applying, please tell us who you are, why you should receive the funds, and what you plan to do with the money.

📅 Closing date: Friday 25th October
📧 [email protected]
📞 Questions: Roisin on 087-1817595

Please share so we can reach as many local groups as possible. ❤️🏊‍♀️🎄

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11/09/2026

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim is now inviting applications from local charities and organisations who would like to be considered for this year’s funds.

When applying, please tell us who you are, why you should receive the funds, and what you plan to do with the money.

📅 Closing date: Friday 25th October
📧 [email protected]
📞 Questions: Roisin on 087-1817595

Please share so we can reach as many local groups as possible. ❤️🏊‍♀️🎄

29/08/2026

All the team and participants in the Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim can attest to the unwavering dedication and professionalism of the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit, a very deserved moment in the spotlight. Congratulations from us all !

Thanks Nenagh Guardian for covering this story. Big acknowledgment to our local emergency services with whom collaborate with the shared objective of helping someone in distress.

Irish Coast Guard
National Ambulance Service - Mid-West
Search & Rescue County Clare - Ireland
National Blue Light Awards
Rescue 115
The Irish Times
Afloat MagazineLimerick LeaderLive 95Limerick Post NewspaperIrish LifeboatsIrish Independent@top fans
Critical CFR - Killaloe/BallinaCritical - Emergency Medical Response
Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service
Killaloe Ballina Christmas Day Swim
Darkness Into Light Killaloe Ballina
An Garda Síochána Clare

27/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that the total amount raised from the 2025 swim is €11,105.49!

This sum has now been transferred to the Brothers of Charity Services, Killaloe/Ballina.

Our presentation night was beautifully organised by the wonderful Camille and all the staff, with family members and service users in attendance, making it a truly special evening for everyone involved.

Thank you so much for the beautiful thank-you cards, chocolates, and flowers — we were absolutely spoiled and deeply grateful for the warm appreciation shown to us.

We will now take a well-earned rest until next year! Applications for the 2026 swim will open in August 2026, and we look forward to doing it all again.

💙 Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and took part — your kindness makes a real difference.

06/01/2026

Hi everyone 👋
We are reaching out to anyone who has our sponsorship cards to please return them so we can calculate the final total and hand it over to the Brothers of Charity.

👉 Please remember to return:
• The sponsorship card
• Any cash collected
• The card itself even if donations were made online

📍 Drop-off points:
• TJ’s, Ballina
• Tír na nÓg Preschool, Clonfadda

Thank you all so much for your continued support — it’s greatly appreciated 💙

28/12/2025

What a great day we had out in the Two Mile Gate 🏊‍♂️🥶 Charlie McGeever again with some excellent photos

27/12/2025

Some more action shots from the Christmas Day Swim in Killaloe 📸 from Charlie McGeever

26/12/2025

Charlie McGeever again capturing the run in for the 37th Killaloe/Ballina Christmas Day Swim 🥶🏊‍♂️ thank you Charlie 👌