THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS swim is a tradition for many people across the country and today was no different.

It’s been a very changeable day with some strong winds and rain in some parts, but relatively mild temperatures of between 10 to 14 degrees meant today perhaps wasn’t as cold as other years.

As well as swimming, some committed runners were out for a mile long jog in aid of Goal in Killiney.

Christmas Day swim in Killaloe, Co. Clare

Mikey Breen, David Gough, Stephen O’Brien and Michael Kelly from. Ballina Co Tipperary. Arthur Ellis Arthur Ellis

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Geraldine Raddie from Birdhill Co Tipperary and Andrea Lynch from Ballina Co Tipperary. Arthur Ellis Arthur Ellis

Anna Conway, Anna Ryan, Ellen Lane, Sinead Dwyer and Nicole Casey. Arthur Ellis Arthur Ellis

Edel Bane from Scariff Co Clare. Arthur Ellis Arthur Ellis

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Christmas Day Goal Mile in Kilbogget Park , Co. Dublin

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Many hats on display. graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Some went for the two-wheels jog. graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland graphy: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Dean Zambra and Stephanie Roche were among those to take part. Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

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