And to add to the fun, there were plenty of fancy dress costumes involved as well! This year sees the 52nd running of the event, with money going to support the work of the Ballymena Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association.

1. Megan Clements from Ballymena takes part in the charity New's Year Day swim in Carnlough harbour, Co. Antrim.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: PM

2. Megan Clements from Ballymena still smiling after her plunge.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: PM

3. Wonder Women: Sisters Patricia Cowan and Mandy Clark take part in the charity New's Year Day swim in Carnlough harbour, Co. Antrim.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: PM

4. And in they go! Sisters Patricia Cowan and Mandy Clark in Carnlough harbour.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: PM
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