The Unique Devil’s Island Trophy, A Wonderful Accolade To The Unselfish

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The Devil’s Island Trophy is unique and much appreciated. The Trophy is awarded by the Sandycove Island Swimmers in Ireland to the best local crew for a marathon swim – a great concept and wonderful recognition for unselfish crew members who volunteer their time and talents.

Recipients

2025: Liam Maher and Riana Parsons for supporting Ruth Fuller 26.6 km from Cork to Fountainstown.
2024: Carol Cashell, Steve Foster, and Finbarr Hedderman for supporting Brian Foster 70 km on a two-way North Channel crossing.
2023: Mike O’Sullivan, Lisa Cummins, David Merriman, Donna Galvin, Joyce Roberts, Angus Thomas, and Chantelle Thomas for supporting Karen O’Sullivan around Cobh
2022: Tim MacNamara, Rob Bohane, and Steven Foster for supporting Brian Foster and Hayley Cullinane 10 km from Garylucas Beach to the Speckled Door around the Old Head.
2021: Alex Jeffers and Bronwyn Jeffers for supporting Colm Walsh 10 km in Galley Head.
2019: Marie Watson, Dave O’Mahony, and Sean Foley for supporting Darren Hennessey 26 km from Sheeps Head to Durrus.
2017: Eoin Lowry and Anne Sheehy for supporting Maeve Mulcahy 20 km from Fastnet to Baltimore.
2016: Ruth Deane and Gavin Murray for supporting Gordon Adair 23.5 km from Inch to Dingle.