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Intrepid sea swimmers across Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip

Intrepid sea swimmers across Ireland start 2026 with chilly dip

Scores of events took place across the island, including some which raised money for charity.

Crowds brave chilly temperatures for Christmas Day swim

Crowds brave chilly temperatures for Christmas Day swim

Festive swims are held at locations across Ireland.

Hundreds brave the cold in Belfast to make a splash for charity

Hundreds brave the cold in Belfast to make a splash for charity

Swimmers raced into Belfast Lough at Helen’s Bay for the annual Christmas Eve dip in the sea.

Irish endurance swimmer Daragh Morgan first to swim around Ireland

Irish endurance swimmer Daragh Morgan first to swim around Ireland

Dubliners brave ‘very cold’ Christmas sea swim

Dubliners brave ‘very cold’ Christmas sea swim

Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Hundreds attend charity cold water swim in Co Wicklow

Hundreds attend charity cold water swim in Co Wicklow

Huge crowds flock to Dublin’s Forty Foot for Christmas Day swim

Huge crowds flock to Dublin’s Forty Foot for Christmas Day swim

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

There was good cheer at the famous bathing spot as punters braved the chilly weather.