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

Raymond McDaid feels the cold at the New Year Swim in Rathmullan

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Raymond McDaid feels the cold at the New Year Swim in Rathmullan

Cllr John O’Donnell makes his way out of the water after the new years swim.

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Cllr John O’Donnell makes his way out of the water after the new years swim.

Dara and Ben along with the father Gareth Wilkinson

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Dara and Ben along with the father Gareth Wilkinson

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