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Monday 2 October 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# 40 foot

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Authorities appeal to people not to visit the 40 Foot in Dublin on Christmas Day and Stephen's Day
This appeal also extends to Sandycove and Seapoint, which are other popular bathing areas in south Dublin.
Dryrobes at dawn: How new sea swimming converts brought Irish bathing spots to international attention
Seriously, lads.
Gardaí conduct patrols at Dun Laoghaire's 40 Foot and Sutton beach as good weather draws crowds
A number of people took advantage of the good weather and went to the beach.
Pictures: These hardy souls braved the Forty Foot on a very rainy Christmas in Sandycove today
Hundreds turned up for the annual Christmas swim in aid of charity.
The Forty Foot swimmers: 'Our oldest is now 91... he has his cake and cigarette before he gets in'
We talk to members of the die-hard community of swimmers who come to the Dublin spot every day.
Man airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming at Forty Foot
He’s said to be suffering from hypothermia.
Wetherspoon's has confirmed the location of its second Dublin pub
Hope you like Wetherspoons, south county Dublin.
Charming video captures the thought process behind the Christmas Day swim
It’ll make you feel cold, then make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Leinster rugby stars were hanging out with Father Jack at the 40ft today
They don’t get great weather like this down on Craggy Island.
In pictures: Braving the cold at the 40 Foot on Christmas Day
JESUS, they must be freezing.
Taking a dip in Dublin... this morning
There ain’t no protest like a freezing protest.