People braved the cold to swim at Christmas across the country today



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Go take a dip at Sandycove

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People from all over the country showed up today for a regular Christmas bath this morning.

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In the photo, bathers entering the sea off Dunmore East Dock in County Waterford today

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Some adorned festive outfits as they braved the cold and took the plunge.

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A dip in Forty Foot this morning

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Meanwhile, at Down, a group of hardy swimmers entered the sea at Donaghadee for a Christmas swim.

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Kathleen Monteverde said it was an exhilarating experience, adding: “It’s something I always admired other people doing and never thought I could do it.

“I started in February and aiming to achieve the whole year for the first time.”

He started swimming in the sea wearing a wetsuit and that turned into “skin swimming”.

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More by forty foot

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“It definitely wakes you up and sets you up for the day because Christmas can be very stressful, it is very busy.

“It’s cool, you just ground yourself and you’re ready for the day.”

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