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

A member of the 28th Inf Bn takes the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge

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A member of the 28th Inf Bn takes the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge

Some members of the 28th Inf Bn take the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

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Some members of the 28th Inf Bn take the leap of faith in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

Members of An Garda Siochana in Rathmullan

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Members of An Garda Siochana in Rathmullan

Donegal and Derry Roses get ready for the Polar Plunge

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Donegal and Derry Roses get ready for the Polar Plunge

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