Hardy souls across Waterford will once again enter the water as part of the much loved Christmas swims which take place locally each year - helping to raise funds for various causes.
Here's all the info you need for the 2024 swims:
Tramore
The Christmas Day Swim on Tramore Strand takes place at 11am with collections in aid of the WLR St Vincent de Paul appeal.
The Billy Galgey Memorial Swim takes place at 11.15am with proceeds to Waterford Helping Hand.
The Tramore Rangers FC Eddie Dunphy Memorial Swim takes place on St. Stephen's Day at the Main Slip at 12pm in aid of Tramore Community Care Meals on Wheels.
Newtown and Guillamene
Kilmurrin
The Michael Power Memorial Swim is in aid of Boatstrand Sea Safety Centre this year and takes place at Kilmurrin Cove at 12pm.
Clonea
The Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Day Swim takes place on Clonea Strand at 12pm.
Stradbally
The Christmas Day Swim at Stradbally Cove is in aid of Baby Cass Dravet Journey and takes place at 12pm.
Ardmore
The Christmas Day Swim on Ardmore Beach gets underway at 12.15pm with all funds raised in aid of the Youghal RNLI.
Dunmore East
Dunmore East's Christmas Day Swim this year it is in memory of Der McEnery who was one of the main organisers of the swim for many years and is in aid of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund and the Gailltír Camogie Club. It takes place at 12 noon at the Strand.
The Thomas Brown Christmas Day Swim takes place next to the Strand at the slipway at 2pm. All funds raised will go to Waterford City River Rescue.
Ballymacaw
Waterford Helping the Homeless will benefit from the St Stephen's Day swim taking place at Ballymacaw Cove at 12pm.
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