Hi guys, As donations have now closed for my Shannon swim, I just wanted to thank you for supporting my Swim Against Suicide in June. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to raise over €9,000 for two very worthwhile charities. Hopefully this will enable them to assist someone dealing with their mental health issues or to support families dealing with the loss of a loved one. The swim itself was challenging but also personally very rewarding. I got to meet some fantastic people along the way and was amazed by the generosity of supporters and well-wishers. People and groups gave freely of their time to help out with logistics, marketing, provide water cover and coming along to support me at different locations on the Shannon over the two weeks. Special thanks have to go to my friend Colm Daly who accompanied me throughout the swim , provided updates and for everything that he did that went unnoticed (except by me). I also have to thank my family, friends, everyone in the open water swimming community (Lough Ree Orcas / Limerick Narwhals) , all the sub aqua clubs , search and rescue clubs , the Civil Defence volunteers and everyone who sat on a boat keeping me safe and supported me as I plodded my way down the Shannon. Without all your expertise and generosity, I would not have been able to complete this challenge. From the bottom of my heart, thank you one and all. Ger

After a gruelling 12hrs 40 Ger made it to Athlone, under very challenging conditions. Ger thanks everyone always for their support

Day 6 Ger leaves Lanesboro; home of the lough Ree orcas

Day 2 done and dusted! Drumshambo to Carrick-On-Shannon Ger wants to thank everyone for all the support online or along the banks of the Shannon

Day 2 done and dusted! Drumshambo to Carrick-On-Shannon Ger wants to thank everyone for all the support online or along the banks of the Shannon