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Lough Gill Swim 23

Lough Gill Swim 10km

Supporting NW Hospice

The Lough Gill Hospice Swim is an annual event held every August in memory of Neill McGarry, who passed away in the care of The North West Hospice.

Over the last 12 years, the event has raised €365,000 for The North West Hospice, with swimmers raising sponsorship to complete the marathon 10km swim from Parkes Castle to the Back Avenue in Doorly Park.

The event was the brainchild of Paul McGarry and Kieran Fitzgerald. In 2009, they both swam the length of Lough Gill in October 2009. It was cold and they swam over rocks, got tangled up in weeds and became very disorientated. Despite being covered in cuts and bruises and only have the assistance of one kayaker, they managed to finish. This was the beginning of the Lough Gill Swim. It started with two swimmers all those years ago.

The swim is in memoriam of Pauls's late nephew Neil McGarry, who passed away in 2009 under the care of the North West (NW) Hospice. The care Neill received at the NW Hospice inspired Paul to organise a fundraiser for the hospice, which evolved into the Lough Gill Hospice Swim. The primary purpose of the swim is to raise much-needed funds for NW Hospice, Sligo.

Agreements before proceeding

I acknowledge that to participate in this event i need to provide a Kayaker to support me swimming in this event. And If no Kayaker , No swim!!!!!I also Acknowledge that for safety reasons a change of venue might be required and or place and to that effect, I will follow guidance given on race briefNote :That once entered no refunds or transfers are possible as Insurances and costs associated with administration and Purchases for the day happen long before the actual eventCut off times will strictly be enforced for the safety of all those involved in co-ordinating and Swimming the distance

Kayakers Name

Kayakers Mobile Number

Swimmers First name

Swimmer Last name

Skin or Wetsuit

Gender

MaleFemale

Date of birth

Minimum 18 years old

E-mail

Where did you hear about the event?

Sports club if applicable

Emergency Contact Name (Parent or Guardian)

Emergency Phone number

T-shirt selection

Experience Doing this Type of Distance please state experience

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

Mobile number to contact