The Big Swim for the Marie Keating Foundation

By Alison Dunne

Every donation makes a difference.

The Viking Sub Aqua Club is proud to dedicate our annual 2K Snorkel Swim in Loughshinny on Sunday 30 August 2026 to raising vital funds for the Marie Keating Foundation.

Like so many communities across Ireland, our members have been affected by cancer, whether personally or through family members, friends, colleagues or neighbours. We understand just how important it is to have access to trusted information, support and care during difficult times.

That's why we're supporting the Marie Keating Foundation and the incredible work they do for people and families affected by cancer across Ireland.

Through this year's Big Swim, we hope to raise €3,000 to help fund the Foundation's vital services and ensure that nobody has to face cancer alone.

We would be hugely grateful for any support you can give. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.

If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing our page with friends, family and colleagues to help us reach our goal.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

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Thomas Quinn

Well done to all!

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Eddie Mcgettigan

Well done guys

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Sean Doogue

Well done Ally.

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Christing Brogan

Congratulations Vikings

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Generous donation from AIB - thank you so much

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Megan Dunne

Best of luck Ally

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Helen Garvey

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Sue Vsac

Best of luck Vikings

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Loughshinny Visitors

Best of luck Vikings

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Patrick Doherty

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Megan Oleary

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Vivienne Lynch

Well done Ali

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Cathy Dawdry

Great cause. Go Vikings

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Caoimhe

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Ash Dunne

Well Done Ally 💛 Best of luck to you and all the Vikings xx

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Anonymous

Best of luck Ally.

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Maria Cennerazzo

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Anne Fagan

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Niamh Cunningham

What a gal. Best of luck xx

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David Geraghty

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Danielle Geraghty

Best of luck Mam (Mitchel) go smash it ❤️

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Sandi Dunne

Best of luck Ally and the Vikings. Great cause.

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Christine Manning

Best of luck Alison!!

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Aoife Larkin

Well done Ally, see you Sunday!x

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Collie Dunne

Well done Ally

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Kathleen Chada

Well done Ally. Fantastic. Safe swimming

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Jamie O'connell

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Paul Ryan

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Jason Ogunde

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Fiona Scully

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Robert Bergin

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Ciaran Feely Aib Baggot St

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Barrie Daly

Best of luck

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Tatiana Samoila

Best of luck Michelle, and all the swimmers. 💙

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Robyn Jane Seery

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Fiona & Conor

Sending love Ally 💕 Well done on fundraising for such an important cause. You are some woman for one woman!

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John Dunne

Best of luck to Ally and all the Viking swimmers.

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Claire O'rourke

Well done Ally! Good luck to all the Vikings on Sunday 🏊‍♀️

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Stephen Conway

Fair play Ally! Best of luck to all involved

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Nana

Great cause, well done to Daniel and all the Vikings Love Nana

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Caroline Bourke

Best of luck Ally x

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Jonathan Carroll

Well done Ali!!

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Maureen & Robin Mackie

Good luck with the swim. Wish we were there to share the day with you. Have fun. X

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Phil Fanning

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Triona, Jake And Shaní Dunne

GO ON THE AL!

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Laoise Nugent-burke

See you there 👍🏻

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Martin & Tracey

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Stephen Monnelly

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Anonymous

Super stuff folks

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Michelle Geraghty

Great cause Ally.

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Martin Burke

Best of Luck Alison

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Stephen Deehan

Best of luck Ally

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Ian Dunne

Best of luck Ally 🥰

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David Malone

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Wendy & Paul

Well done Ally❤️❤️

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Nuala Gethings

Best of luck and well done, Alison

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Deirdre And Paul (digan). (dunne)

What a woman, so proud of you xx Love Dee and Paul

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Colm Carroll

Best of luck Ally.

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Una Bergin

Best of luck Ali! Such a great cause 👏👏

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Georgina O Toole

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Linda O'flaherty

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Susie Dunne

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Ronan Seery

Best of luck Alison

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Noreen Snd Declan O Sullivan/ Murphy

Very best of luck to you all

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Margaret Soden

Way to go Ally 🏊x

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James Declan Bowles

See you in the water

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Shane Maher

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Keith Carroll

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Gerry Galvin

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Steven Connolly

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Martin Mcgowan

Best of luck everyone.

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Stella Meyler

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Anne O'neill

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Yvonne Keane

Fair play Ali

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Chris Bowles

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Gareth Kelly

Best of luck and well done for raising the money for a great cause

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Oisin & Roisin Bowles

Best of luck Dad

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Ruth & Liam

Well done Allison!

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Catherine

All the best Alison

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Denise Callaly

Go Ally!!

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James Bowles

Good luck dad, and to all taking part!

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Rita & Ken

Best wishes Ali

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Graham Corcoran

Gewon Ally no better woman for the job

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Aine Dempsey

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Eibhlín & Tomy Buckley

Safe swimming Declan.

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Finbarr Bowles

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Anonymous

Well done

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Anonymous

Well done

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Fiona Doherty Delorme

Give it a lash Ally..proud of you.

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Sean And Brenda Allen

You go girl! Have a great swim. Xo

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Carol Quinn

Best of luck Alison!

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Jennie Dunne

💪🏼 well done Ally ❤️❤️

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Edel Quinlan

Best of luck Ally!!

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Dorothy Byrne

Well done girl!

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Olga

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Christy Dunne

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Alison Dunne

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Lisa St Mary's Nursing Home

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Linda Lawless