With small islands strewn with ancient ruins dotting the lake, you will find yourself immersed in this mystical place.

This swim offers three distances 3.9km | 2km | 750m in a circular route starting and finishing on the lakeshore.

This is the second event of the Gaelforce Great Swim Trilogy. They’ve added two exciting new swims to the ever-popular Great Fjord Swim. Swim in the River Shannon, Lough Derg and Killary Fjord to experience the best of Ireland’s iconic waterways and complete the trilogy. Great Fjord Swim | Great River Swim

Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers are welcome in all distances. Expert kayakers and safety boats will be on hand at all times.

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