Swimmers brave icy waters for New Years Day dips across Northern Ireland

Swimmers have braved the icy waters to celebrate New Year’s Day at Benone Beach in Limavady and Carnlough.

Enjoy the photos as you snuggle up in your cosy living rooms and marvel at the bravery!

5. PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 1/1/2026: Leaping into 2026! Hundreds of hardy souls took part in the annual New Year’s Day swim for charity at Carnlough Harbour on the Co. Antrim coast today. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Leaping into 2026! Hundreds of hardy souls took part in the annual New Year’s Day swim for charity at Carnlough Harbour on the Co. Antrim coast today. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON PACEMAKER Photo: X

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6. Swimmers take part in the annual New Year´s Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026.

Swimmers take part in the annual New Year´s Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026. Liam McBurney Photo: Liam McBurney

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7. Swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026.

Swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026. Liam McBurney Photo: Liam McBurney

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8. Swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026.

Swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Dip at Benone Beach in Limavady. Picture date: Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo: Liam McBurney

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