IN PICTURES: Tiny Co Antrim harbour abuzz as daring swimmers take the plunge for New Year

By Adam Kula

Published 1st Jan 2023, 17:40 GMT

Updated 1st Jan 2023, 18:06 GMT

Hundreds of people came out to view what is an annual tradition in the east Antrim village of Carnlough – the New Year’s Day swim.

Old and young, wetsuited and bare-skinned, a succession of brave souls took a dip in the harbour, many clad in colourful costume.

Alison Black, Jenny Moore, Sarah Black and stephen Moore were among hundreds of swimmers came to Crawfordsburn beach today to take part in the annual Cancer Focus NI Dare to Dip event raising money and awareness for the charity. Picture by Brian Morrison.

placeholder image — Alison Black, Jenny Moore, Sarah Black and stephen Moore were among hundreds of swimmers came to Crawfordsburn beach today to take part in the annual Cancer Focus NI Dare to Dip event raising money and awareness for the charity. Picture by Brian Morrison.

Meanwhile many did the same in Crawfordsburn, north Down – a number of them in aid of Cancer Focus.

Here is a selection of snaps from both locations today. Happy 2023!

Pacemaker Press 01/01/23
Hugo Carlin takes part in the Carnlough Swim for the 50th year during the annual New Year's Day swim 2023 in Carnlough, Co. Antrim.
Pic Pacemaker — Pacemaker Press 01/01/23 Hugo Carlin takes part in the Carnlough Swim for the 50th year during the annual New Year's Day swim 2023 in Carnlough, Co. Antrim. Pic Pacemaker

placeholder image — Pacemaker Press 01/01/23 Hugo Carlin takes part in the Carnlough Swim for the 50th year during the annual New Year's Day swim 2023 in Carnlough, Co. Antrim. Pic Pacemaker

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