Swimmers gather at Myrtleville for annual vampire swim in support of CUH Children's Unit

The annual Vampire Swim at Myrtleville in Co Cork took place yesterday.

The swim, organised by Myrtleville Swimmers, was held to promote blood donations and to raise funds for the Children's Unit in Cork University Hospital.

Swimmers took to the water at 12 midday yesterday and afterwards enjoyed nibbles on the beach.