The Christmas Day Swim (or a quick dip for most of us!) is a long running tradition for people across Ireland but the COPE Galway Christmas Swim is about so much more than a splash in the sea.

Join family, friends and neighbours for a festive dip, plenty of smiles and the chance to make a real difference for people in our community.

Every sign-up, donation and act of fundraising helps COPE Galway support people experiencing homelessness, women and children affected by domestic abuse, and older people in our community.

When Galway comes together, that generosity makes a difference far beyond Christmas morning.

Registration is €25 for one person. You can register yourself, your family or create a team and invite others to join in!

Since 1989, generations of Galway families, friends and neighbours have gathered at Blackrock on Christmas morning. From familiar faces returning year after year to those taking their first dip, it’s a much-loved tradition filled with community spirit, generosity and a little Christmas magic.

For many, Christmas Day wouldn’t be the same without it. And even those far from home join in, keeping a little piece of Galway Christmas close to their hearts.

But at its heart, the Swim is about giving back. At a time when we celebrate all that we have, it’s a chance to share that Christmas warmth with others in our community who need it most.