Thousands take to the waters for a cool Christmas plunge for charity
Long a Christmas tradition, the swims attracted those brave enough to don the swimming costumes and others content to cheer on — or laugh at — those taking part.
The weather on land was not as challenging as in past years as people took the plunge around the country for a variety of charitable causes. The Christmas Day swim at Garretstown, Co Cork, was organised by Kilmacsimon Rowing Club, in aid of Kate Flynn, Cobh.
