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

Members of Milford GAA Club who participated in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

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Members of Milford GAA Club who participated in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

Minnie Mouse and friends who participated in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

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Minnie Mouse and friends who participated in the Polar Plunge in Rathmullan

Members of the 28th Inf Bn who participated in the Polar Plunge

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Members of the 28th Inf Bn who participated in the Polar Plunge

Roses and escorts from left James McLaughlin, Katie McAteer, Aine Morrison, Rachel Woods and John Maguire at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge

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Roses and escorts from left James McLaughlin, Katie McAteer, Aine Morrison, Rachel Woods and John Maguire at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge

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