In Pictures: Thousands take to sea for Christmas Day swims in support of good causes

Swimmers take to the water at the annual swim in Broadstrand, Courtmacsherry. Picture: Martin Walsh.

Thousands of swimmers took took to the water for charity swims on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in conditions that were somewhat milder than in previous years.

On Christmas Eve, hundreds took the plunge at Myrtleville on behalf of the Harlequins Cricket Club, who are trying to raise funds to improve their facilities. A charity swim also took place on Myrtleville on Christmas morning.