There was a huge crowd in Rathmullan this afternoon for the New Year's Day Swim. At midday, swimmers made their way into the chilly waters, with all sponsorship and bucket collection proceeds raised on the day in aid of the Creeslough Community Fund. Brian McDaid was there with the camera. Brian McDaid was there with the camera. PRESS THE ARROWS TO SEE THE GALLERY

placeholder image — There was a huge crowd in Rathmullan this afternoon for the New Year's Day Swim. At midday, swimmers made their way into the chilly waters, with all sponsorship and bucket collection proceeds raised on the day in aid of the Creeslough Community Fund. Brian McDaid was there with the camera. Brian McDaid was there with the camera. PRESS THE ARROWS TO SEE THE GALLERY

Gallery: A brrrrr-illiant start to the New Year with the Rathmullan swim

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 1st Jan 2023, 18:34 GMT

Updated 1st Jan 2023, 19:23 GMT

Barry Peoples, Sharon, Eoise and Ruadhan get ready for the swim in Rathmullan

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Barry Peoples, Sharon, Eoise and Ruadhan get ready for the swim in Rathmullan

A view of the crowds watching the swimming in Rathmullan

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A view of the crowds watching the swimming in Rathmullan

Lee Gildea feels the cold at the new year twin in Rathmullan

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Lee Gildea feels the cold at the new year twin in Rathmullan

Brendan Proctor at the New year Swim in Rathmullan

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Brendan Proctor at the New year Swim in Rathmullan

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