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In the end, the sun broke through! Still, this festive
In the meantime, fair fecks to John McGowan for once again facing
Birds of a feather…
s with 2017, the sky looked set to rain on the town’s annual Christmas Day parade of hardy souls, but that didn’t stop a gansey load of 
Greystonians braving the elements for a short, sharp hop into the sea this afternoon.
s with 
Greystonians braving the elements for a short, sharp hop into the sea this afternoon.In the end, the sun broke through! Still, this festive 
tradition has been making wet fools of us all since the 1970s – we think.
tradition has been making wet fools of us all since the 1970s – we think.Finding the true origins of Greystones’ Christmas Day Swim is pretty darn difficult, given that most people view it as just a wonderfully silly thing to do before sitting down to a six-hour dinner. So, if anyone out there does know the true history, do let us know, on [email protected].
In the meantime, fair fecks to John McGowan for once again facing 
down the elements to deliver our latest round-up of the town’s braver and slightly-more-bonkers-than-normal residents. And to the rain, for taking a short break.
Triple hot whiskeys all round!
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Hi, do you know what time the Christmas day swim is at for 2019?
Hi Laura,
People generally aim for noon – some arrive a little early, some a little late. Because they’re shy. And hungover.
Cheers,
Paul