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Tuesday 5 December 2023 Dublin: 5°C

# Christmas Swim

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2022
Photos: People brave the cold in Dublin to take part in charity Christmas swim
Large crowds gathered at coastal spots across Dublin to kick off their festive celebrations with a chilly dip.
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Dec 25th 2022, 4:25 PM
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RNLI and Coast Guard issue safety appeal for Christmas swimmers after busy year of callouts
Both organisations have seen an almost 20% increase in callouts this year.
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Dec 23rd 2021, 1:22 PM
Photos: People braved the cold for Christmas swims around the country today
The annual Christmas swim took place in numerous spots around the country today.
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Dec 25th 2020, 2:24 PM
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.
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Dec 18th 2020, 1:18 PM
Taoiseach among dozens taking the dive at the Forty Foot for a festive swim today
There was a steady stream of people throughout the morning and early afternoon taking part in the swim.
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Dec 25th 2019, 1:35 PM
Photos: Festive swimmers brave the Forty Foot for annual Christmas dive
It wasn’t too cold outside as the Forty Foot drew dozens of festive swimmers today.
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Dec 25th 2018, 3:07 PM
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.
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Dec 25th 2017, 5:40 PM
Doing a Christmas Day swim this year? We talked to an Irish international ice swimmer for some advice
Locals at the Forty Foot in Sandycove also weighed in with tips for braving the icy waters.
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Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 PM
Pics: A lot of brave souls braved the elements for a Christmas swim (or run) today
Fair play to them.
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Dec 25th 2016, 2:59 PM
Thinking of partaking in a Christmas swim? Here are the dos and don'ts
“Get in, get out, warm up.”
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Dec 24th 2016, 8:30 PM
While the rest of you were tucking into turkey, this lot were being very sporty today
All our favourite images from the Christmas swim and GOAL mile.
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Dec 25th 2015, 2:26 PM
IN PICTURES: Your Christmas Day dips and runs
A Christmas tradition for some, a nightmare for others.
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Dec 25th 2014, 6:48 PM
In pictures: Taking the plunge at Sandycove's Christmas swim
Hundreds turned out to brave the icy waters at Dublin’s Forty Foot this morning for the annual event. Brrrr…
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Dec 25th 2011, 2:17 PM