For the past 27 years hundreds of Galwegians have been braving the freezing cold waters of the Atlantic.  It’s a strong tradition and Galway wouldn’t be the same without it. Yvonne and Garry spent a morning at the Blackrock Diving Tower to discover just what is it that encourages so many people to jump in. 

In this short 4 minute podcast Yvonne chats with local Galway historian, Peadar O’Dowd, and a group of inspiring sea swimmers as they prepare for their daily dip. Just click to dive in …