21 pictures: Will you join these daredevil swimmers next year?

By Gemma Murray

Published 4th Jan 2023, 15:50 BST

Updated 4th Jan 2023, 20:39 BST

Relish these images of outdoor swimming fun in Northern Ireland at Christmas and in the New Year as we all get settled back into work.

These swimmers really seemed to enjoy the moments they had. Maybe you will join them?

See Carnlough New Year Day Swmmers

Leaping into 2023 at the annual New Year's Day swim in Carnlough, Co. Antrim.
Pic Pacemaker

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Leaping into 2023 at the annual New Year's Day swim in Carnlough, Co. Antrim. Pic Pacemaker Photo: pacemaker

Leaping into 2023 at the annual New Year's Day swim in Carnlough, Co. Antrim.
Pic Pacemaker

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Leaping into 2023 at the annual New Year's Day swim in Carnlough, Co. Antrim. Pic Pacemaker Photo: pacemaker

Swimmers from north Down take part in the annual Santa Splash at Helens Bay beach, County Down.
The Helens Baywatch swimmers group organised the event in aid of the RLNI and Marie Curie Hospice.

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Swimmers from north Down take part in the annual Santa Splash at Helens Bay beach, County Down. The Helens Baywatch swimmers group organised the event in aid of the RLNI and Marie Curie Hospice. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Gillian and Helen Armstrong joins swimmers from north Down take part in the annual Santa Splash at Helens Bay beach, County Down.

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Gillian and Helen Armstrong joins swimmers from north Down take part in the annual Santa Splash at Helens Bay beach, County Down. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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