Christmas Day swims: Ireland's bravest souls take to the sea on a bright but bitterly cold day

More than 400 swimmers took part in the 2025 Christmas Swim at Banna Beach in Co Kerry as thousands of people all over Ireland took the plunge. Picture: Domnick Walsh

The oceans and seas around Ireland were filled with screams and shouts on Christmas Day — and it was not out of shock at the wondrous gifts that Santa had delivered.

Some braved the waves today in little more than a Santa hat and a lashing of fake tan.