Have You Registered for 'Swim in Pink' Yet? There's still time!

Thursday, 2 October 2025 14:46

By Ruth Fitzsimon

You can even register on the day.

Swim in Pink, the hugely popular fundraising event, returns to The Cove n Greystones this weekend.

The dip, swim, or splash event takes place in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.

All funds raised go to the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI). It's has been an incredible success since starting up in 2020.

The swim has won many awards. More than 5,000 swimmers have taken part, raising over €500,000 for life-saving research.

Many swims happen nationwide, this year's local Greystones swim takes place on Sunday, 5th October.

Looking to register or donate? Click HERE to find out more.

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