A healthy crowd got ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ in Rathmullan for the ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year. Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place for the first time since the event was last held in 2019, when crowds of people including families, Special Olympic Athletes, businesses and individuals turned out to take part in this unique fundraising event, bravely plunging into icy cold waters. Special Olympics were grateful to the plungers, so that much needed funds for the organisation.

placeholder image — A healthy crowd got ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ in Rathmullan for the ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year. Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place for the first time since the event was last held in 2019, when crowds of people including families, Special Olympic Athletes, businesses and individuals turned out to take part in this unique fundraising event, bravely plunging into icy cold waters. Special Olympics were grateful to the plungers, so that much needed funds for the organisation.

Gallery: Daring plungers get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ in Rathmullan

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 18th Feb 2023, 21:33 GMT

The Special Olympics fundraiser was back in Rathmullan for the first time in four years and drew a great crowd for the charity

Cooper digging for gold as his owneres Rachel and Michelle Gallagher watch on during the Polar Plunge

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Cooper digging for gold as his owneres Rachel and Michelle Gallagher watch on during the Polar Plunge

Some of the participants in the Polar Plunge charity event including Cllr Ciaran Brogan

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Some of the participants in the Polar Plunge charity event including Cllr Ciaran Brogan

Some of the participants in the Polar Plunge charity event in aid of the Special Olympics

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Some of the participants in the Polar Plunge charity event in aid of the Special Olympics

Members of the Coastguard services take the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge

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Members of the Coastguard services take the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge

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