A rainbow lights up the morning sky before John Duffy takes the plunge for his Christmas Day swim at lisfannon beach. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

placeholder image — A rainbow lights up the morning sky before John Duffy takes the plunge for his Christmas Day swim at lisfannon beach. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Derry swimmers take festive plunge in Lisfannon on Christmas Day

Published 26th Dec 2024, 11:33 GMT

Photos: Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)

A dog enjoying the Christmas swim at Lisfannon.

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A dog enjoying the Christmas swim at Lisfannon.

Emma McAteer at the Christmas Day swim.

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Emma McAteer at the Christmas Day swim.

The McElroy's from Tooban enjoying a splash at the Christmas Day swim at Lisfannon beach.

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The McElroy's from Tooban enjoying a splash at the Christmas Day swim at Lisfannon beach.

Daniel McAteer with his son Daniel on their 11th year taking part in the Christmas Day swim at Lisfannon beach.

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Daniel McAteer with his son Daniel on their 11th year taking part in the Christmas Day swim at Lisfannon beach.

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