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

Swimmers ready at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Run in Rathmullan

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Swimmers ready at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Run in Rathmullan

Eric Greenburge, Sandra Wasson, Robert Newbury and Edward McGettigan

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Eric Greenburge, Sandra Wasson, Robert Newbury and Edward McGettigan

Sharon Gallagher, Siobhan Coyle and Grainne MacGinty

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Sharon Gallagher, Siobhan Coyle and Grainne MacGinty

Ruth Folan, Chloe Shields, Ava Thompson, Lilly Nepal, Sarah Black and Sarah Thompson

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Ruth Folan, Chloe Shields, Ava Thompson, Lilly Nepal, Sarah Black and Sarah Thompson

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