2025 November Swim in aid of Hand in Hand
For over 20-years Lions Clubs in Galway have organised a sponsored swim, during the month of November. Individual club members and friends braving the cold seas, to raise money for our causes. In 2024 we raised approximately €15,000 for HopeSpace.
This year we are supporting: 
- Hand in Hand, is a Galway based national charity, dedicated to supporting families facing the unimaginable challenge of a childhood cancer diagnosis. When a child is unwell, everyday life doesn’t stop, but it can become overwhelming. Hand in Hand steps in to ease that burden, providing practical and emotional support so parents can focus on what maters most, theirs child’s health and wellbeing.
- Hand in Hand delivers services that make a huge difference in the lives of families at their most vulnerable. From household cleaning, laundry and family meal deliveries, to play therapy and counselling, Hand in Hand makes sure that no family has to face this journey alone. Their vision is that every family across Ireland has access to the care and support they need, right when they need it most.
- Hand in Hand do the ordinary when families face the extraordinary.
Recruiting swimmers
We are looking for Swimmer to take part in this years event. You can sign up to be a fundraiser here.
Launch Event
We invite all swimmers and supporters to come join us at the official launch of this years swim. The launch event will take place at 2:30pm (high tide) on 2nd November 2025, at Blackrock diving board, Salthill, Galway.
Last years, 2024, November Swim Launch
