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30th Dec 2016

PICS: Check Out These Lunatics Braving The Christmas Swim In Dun Laoghaire

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What would Christmas in Ireland be without a fresh and cold Christmas Day swim?

The phenomenon has become a must in most coastal towns in Ireland in recent years, with most brave divers donning their Christmas best to take the plunge.

Check out these photos of the big day taken at Dun Laoghaire harbour.

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Looks cold!

Big thanks to John Coveney for the photos, they’re fantastic.

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