River Moy Swim 2026 — Ballina Mayo
- Jul 18, 2026
- Last edition date
- Distance: 2.5km
About the race
Swim Ireland OW Series — River Moy Ballina.
Course
Awards
- Age group awards
- Wetsuit/No-wetsuit separated
Awards generally include Top 3 finishers for both Skins and Wetsuit categories, plus age group and team prizes.
Previous editions
- 2026results
Useful info
Iscrizioni online obbligatorie dal 1° marzo 2026. Richiesta iscrizione a Swim Ireland (Club, Special o One-Day). Muta opzionale (da dichiarare all'iscrizione). Obbligatorio l'uso della cuffia fornita o di colore fluorescente (rosa, giallo, verde, arancione). Categorie premiate: Skins e Wetsuit (maschile/femminile).
How to get there
Aeroporto di Knock (NOC) a 40km, Dublino (DUB) a 240km. Stazione ferroviaria di Ballina collegata via Westport/Dublin Heuston. In auto: N26 da Dublino. Parcheggi pubblici disponibili nel centro città, vicino al fiume Moy. Il sito di gara è raggiungibile a piedi da gran parte degli alloggi in centro.
River Moy Swim 2026 — Ballina Mayo
Where to stay
Ballina offers a variety of stays, ranging from traditional guesthouses and family-run B&Bs to historic castle estates located on the riverbanks. Boutique hotels near the town center provide easy access to the river's entry points. Expect to pay between 120 and 220 EUR per night for a double room during the mid-summer peak season. Booking in advance is recommended due to the high volume of anglers and summer visitors in the Moy Valley.
Things to do nearby
The Moy Valley is a hub for outdoor activity beyond the river. Visitors often engage in guided salmon fishing excursions or explore the region by kayak. The landscape is ideal for trekking the foothills of the Nephin Mountains, while local history enthusiasts can tour the monastic ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout Mayo. After the race, the town’s proximity to the coast allows for easy access to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic shoreline.
Swimmers
What to see around
1. Belleek Woods (sentieri nel bosco lungo il fiume), 2. Abbazia di Moyne (rovine storiche), 3. Enniscrone Beach (surf e terme marine), 4. Céide Fields (sito archeologico neolitico), 5. Pesca al salmone nel fiume Moy (attività iconica locale).
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