Thousands take the plunge across the country to raise funds for good causes 

Six-month-old Sonny from Kerry takes to the water with his mum and dad Aideen and Tommy McCarthy At Banna Beach, Co Kerry, for their Christmas swim in aid of Banna Sea Rescue. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

Thousands of sea swimmers togged off and braved the elements for Christmas Day swims across the country, but the fun is not over yet, with many more getting ready to take the plunge today.

Hundreds are expected to turn out for a St Stephen’s Day dip on Clonea Strand in Waterford this morning, in support of a local teenager.