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All set to go at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE are easier ways to work up an appetite for Christmas dinner…and warmer ways too!
The weather was dry but very cold for the hundreds of people who took part in the 68th Christmas Day swim at Fenit on Wednesday.
They were in great spirits as usual though as they lined up at 12 noon for the three dashes into the water and the pain/shock/joy as they hit the Atlantic for the first dip was a sight to behold.
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They made two more trots into the sea as a biting wind swept over the beach full of participants of all ages and they were cheered on by hundreds of family members and friends watching on.
The event was in aid of Fenit RNLI who organised the event with Tralee Bay Swimming Club and it set everyone up for the turkey and ham later! Scroll down for photos…
Michael Lynch at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Trish McCarthy and Teresa Murphy getting ready for the dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
All finished at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kieran Nolan at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Back to dry land after completing the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Linda and Susan Browne at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Getting ready for the dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dressed for more tropical climes at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Getting ready for the dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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All set to go at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jackie Murphy and her niece at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lining up at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lining up at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Coming out after the first dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Coming out after the first dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Heading back for more punishment at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Heading back for more punishment at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Heading back for more punishment at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael ‘Fox’ Connor after completing his 40th Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A ‘super’ couple at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
The O’Connells at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Getting ready for the dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Getting ready for the dip at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stephen Stack with daughter Saoirse, Cora Stack and Margaret Stack at the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
This trio after completing the Christmas Day swim in Fenit. Photo by Dermot Crean
