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Willem VS
May 20, 2026
Cycling
Blackrock is the sporting heart of Salthill, where the iconic yellow-and-white diving tower has watched over Galway Bay for decades. For cyclists, this is the legendary end of the promenade: don't forget to honour local tradition by giving the wall a kick ("kick the wall") for a safe return. Whether it's stormy or sunny, here you'll see brave Galwegians jumping off the planks into the Atlantic Ocean all year round.
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Natalie
April 24, 2023
Running
A run along the Salthill Promenade from Galway will bring you to Blackrock beach. It is popular with swimmers so a great place to take off your trainers and go for a paddle. If you are brave enough, there is even a diving board the extends out into the deeper sea.
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