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Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim

Name: Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Conamara

location_city Conamara

flag Ireland

calendar_today 12 Sep, 2026

pool Water sports

language Official Website

About the Event

Discover the crystal-clear, legendary waters of the largest lake in the British Isles at the Gaelforce Great Lake Swim on Saturday, 11 July 2026. This premier open-water swimming event, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland, offers swimmers of all abilities an unforgettable aquatic adventure. Organised by the experienced team at Gaelforce Events, the swim provides a safe, professionally supported, and exhilarating way to challenge yourself in one of Ireland's most stunning natural environments. With multiple distance options to choose from, you can push your limits or enjoy a scenic swim surrounded by rugged Connemara landscapes. It's the perfect opportunity to experience the pure joy and community spirit of wild swimming in Ireland. Mark your calendar for a true bucket-list swim in the heart of the West of Ireland.

Races Offered

3.9km swim

Sep 12, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.9K

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

08:45

8km swim

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

09:00

750m swim

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

11:20

2km swim

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 2K

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

13:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Conamara.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.5° / 16.7°

wb_sunny 8.2° / 14.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.2 /

water_drop 83.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.5° / 16.7°

wb_sunny 8.2° / 14.2°

air 14.2 km/h

water_drop 83.0%

About Conamara

Connemara is a region on the Atlantic coast of western County Galway, in the west of Ireland. The region has a strong association with traditional Irish culture and containing most of the of the Connacht Irish-speaking Gaeltacht, a key part of its identity and the largest Gaeltacht in Ireland.. Historically, Connemara was part of the territory of Iar Connacht. Geographically, it has many mountains, peninsulas, coves, islands and small lakes. Connemara National Park is in the northwest. It is mostly rural and its largest settlement is Clifden.