Among those taking a dip on New Year's Day were these two people who posted their experience on youtube.
As you can see, it was an something they won't forget for a long time.
The temperature was hovering just below ten degrees and the sun shone for a while as they braved the elements at Portsalon.
Numerous people all over the county took a dip today - many of them for fundraising ventures.
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