20 Dips in December
We are raising money to support the Kilmore Quay branch of the RNLI by organising 20 Dips in December
04/03/2024
And the money is in !! Thanks to our most generous community we have raised €5370 Dipping for December. €4370 will be donated to Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Station & €1000 will be donated to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in the memory of Mary & Paul O’Reilly, whom are sorely missed in our parish.
Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank most sincerely all who supported this fundraiser and especially all who participated.. what great fun we all had 🥶🥳
01/01/2024
That’s a wrap for 2023, final count not in just yet but we do have a few thank yous 😊
Sincere thank you to Jane & Eabha Crosbie, Marie Monaghan, Tracey & Aude Bates for providing & serving our warm refreshments & goodies yesterday morning.
A big thank you to “the women” for donating to the Hampers.
Thank you to Nigel Kehoe for his fire pit keeping us nice & warm.
Huge thank you to Fiona who opened The Hidden Gem early to allow us to warm beverages.
Thanks also to the Kilmore Quay Lifeboat crew for your support on the day.. we knew we were safe hands.
Thank you to all those who, registered, donated & sponsored, without your support this event would not be worthwhile 🙌🏻
Lastly, to each and every Dipper fair play & thanks for all the laughs throughout December 😃
See ye in December 2024 .. won’t be long coming around 🌊🥶🏊🏻♀️
Thank you to everyone who braved the chill for our final dip of the year!
31/12/2023
Ready and waiting for y'all 😍
30/12/2023
See ye all in the morning 🌊🏊🏻♀️🥶🌊
30/12/2023
Dippers getting a quick paddle in the rain today gearing up for the finale tomorrow morning @10 am on the Little Beach in Kilmore Quay see ye there. Thanks for all your support 🥶🌊🏊🏻♀️
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29/12/2023
Dipping after the storm, great fun had & a few hats missing 🥶🌊🏊🏻♀️
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The end is in sight but what great fun has been had amongst the dippers . Just to let ye know that all registered dippers will be put into a draw to win a hamper kindly donated by "The Women" of Kilmore Parish "ye know who ye are"!! 😘 Fingers & toes crossed for good weather conditions on Sunday morning 🙏🙏
Hi All, just a reminder that no body should be dipping during weather warnings .. take a well deserved break 👍🏼🌊🥶🏊🏻♀️
27/12/2023
One of our Dippers getting the dips done in Sydney, we’re not a bit jealous 🤣🤣 she doesn’t have to worry about the waves just the sharks 🦈 .. Fair play Catherine 🏊🏻♀️🥶🌊
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27/12/2023
Dippers had great fun in the waves this morning.. just remember to never swim alone 🏊🏻♀️🥶🌊
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26/12/2023
Dippers blowing off the cobwebs today, some even ventured down to Rosslare Hbr to support Trish Boyce fundraising for the Irish Kidney Association 🌊🥶
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25/12/2023
Dippers still going strong with some of the women out this evening 🥶🎄🎅🏽
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25/12/2023
Some more from this morning 🎅🏽🎄🥶🌊
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25/12/2023
Sound advice from Kilmore Quay RNLI
Stay Safe the Christmas
The Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have issued a joint appeal for the festive season, urging people to be mindful of the potential risks with their chosen activity and attend to their personal safety in planning and participating in any water based or coastal activities.
For those taking part in winter dips and swims the advice is:
• Never swim alone
• Ensure that somebody ashore is monitoring your activity
• Acclimatise slowly
• Stay within your depth
• Always be seen
• Organisers of Christmas day or New year swims are advised to have suitably trained personnel in attendance and to appoint a Safety Officer
Water-based activities at this or any time of year are not limited to swimming as the popularity of kayaking, canoeing, boating and paddle-boarding remains high. The safety advice for these activities includes:
• Always have a means for calling for help and make sure you can access it when you are out on the water.
• Tell someone where you are going and what time you expect to return.
• Wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid.
• Always check the weather forecast and sea conditions before you set off.
• If you're exploring somewhere new, seek knowledge from experienced practitioners in the area.
If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble, dial 112 or 99 and ask for the Coast Guard.
24/12/2023
Great giggles on the beach today but still getting the dips done. A little elf brought some mulled wine to warm the swimmers up 🥶💪🏻🎅🏽🎄
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23/12/2023
The women still going strong dipping away
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22/12/2023
Our dippers are getting in the festive spirit!
Still plenty of time to join us and to donate - https://www.justgiving.com/page/rnli-kilmore-quay-decemberdips23
21/12/2023
Really important listening for all Dipping .. very informative 🏊🏻♀️💪🏻
Calling all swimmers 🏊♀️🏊🏊♂️
The RNLI’s water safety team will host a free one-hour webinar on Monday week, 11 December at 8pm. We would encourage any swimmers intending to take part in any festive dips over the holiday season, to please sign up and avail of the safety advice in the webinar which will cover the following wide range of topics and will also include a Q&A session.
• Understanding weather and tide
• Location, entry and egress
• Swim hat and tow floats use
• Calling for help
• Acclimatisation
• Float to Live
• Dealing with cold water shock
Join our team to ask any questions you may have to help you stay safe in and around the water this holiday season: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-safety-festive-dips-swim-webinar-tickets-768215662727?aff=oddtdtcreator
21/12/2023
The women are on the homestretch now 🥶🏊🏻♀️
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21/12/2023
There’s no feeling quite like bringing someone home safe to their families – especially at Christmas. But as volunteers, our lifeboat crews couldn’t launch our lifeboats without kind donations from the public which fund the kit, training and equipment they need to save others and get home safely to their own families.
To make a donation to the RNLI’s Christmas Appeal, and enable the charity to continue its lifesaving work, visit: RNLI.org/WinterAppeal
21/12/2023
Happy Winter Solstice to all our Followers
Please be aware of the weather warnings in your area today and follow the safety advice of Water Safety Ireland
Only dip within your depth and never dip alone.
Stay safe ❤️
20/12/2023
Damp & Dreary day here but that didn’t stop our dippers 💪🏻🥶 A huge Well done to Mary & Gay in completing their 20 Dips 🎊🥳
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19/12/2023
🚨❄️ Beware the Silent Danger of Ice this Christmas! ❄️🚨
Areas with frozen lakes, ponds, canals, and reservoirs can be beautiful places to visit during the winter months but all too often many people risk their lives by venturing onto frozen water.
✅ Stay off the ice at all times and never walk on a frozen waterway.
✅ Do not play near the edge of a riverbank as it might crumble away suddenly.
Let's keep our celebrations merry, bright, and injury-free! 🎄❤️
19/12/2023
42 years ago today the Penlee Lifeboat Solomon Browne went to the aid of the vessel Union Star after its engines failed in heavy seas. After the lifeboat had rescued four people, both vessels were lost with all hands; in all, sixteen people died including eight volunteer lifeboatmen.
19/12/2023
More hardy woman out getting the dips done today
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