Across Ireland, hundreds of people have participated in charity Christmas swims, reports The Mirror.
Amidst a magnificent dawn that revealed bursts of pink, crimson, and gold behind the capital’s iconic Poolbeg Stacks, swimmers braved the frigid water in Dublin on an otherwise pleasant morning at Clontarf.
Families wearing outdoor changing robes, swimming togs, and Christmas jumpers arrived to match the vibrant picture above.
They were participating in the RNLI charity Christmas swim, which is held annually by the Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club, reports The Mirror.
Swimming caps quickly replaced Santa hats as toes were carefully plunged into the sea as sporadic, uncontrollable “ooh” cries echoed over Dublin Bay.
Others dove right in while their loved ones, friends, and even a few dogs looked on, reports The Mirror.
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As RNLI volunteer Helen Doogue described the origins of the Clontarf fundraising branch, there was a rush of anxious towelling off.
In an event a few years ago, she was one of three members of the Clontarf Yacht Club who were saved by the RNLI.
After a while, the RNLI asked the organisation if they would be willing to assist in establishing a branch for fundraising, reports The Mirror.
Her family has interacted with the RNLI several times over the years, she said, adding, “We’re delighted to say we owe them a debt.”
With just one year moved to the Clontarf Baths due to tides, the 2024 swim will represent Helen’s 50th year of participation in the Clontarf fundraising branch, reports The Mirror.
As RNLI volunteer Helen Doogue described the origins of the Clontarf fundraising branch, there was a rush of anxious towelling off.
In an event a few years ago, she was one of three members of the Clontarf Yacht Club who were saved by the RNLI, reports The Mirror.
After a while, the RNLI asked the organisation if they would be willing to assist in establishing a branch for fundraising.
Her family has interacted with the RNLI several times over the years, she said, adding, “We’re delighted to say we owe them a debt.”
“It was very nice, everyone always brings something down,” reports The Mirror.
With just one year moved to the Clontarf Baths due to tides, the 2024 swim will represent Helen’s 50th year of participation in the Clontarf fundraising branch, reports The Mirror.
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