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WIND, rain and plummeting temperatures simply cannot dampen the spirits of big-hearted Killarney people every Christmas Day.

Tiernaboul woman Niki McCarthy and her children Mischa and Oscar are all ready for the annual December 25 dip at Dundag which Niki organises in aid of depression support organisation Aware.“Since the dip started in 2009, it has raised just over €30,000 for Aware," said Niki.

Niki organises the event in memory of her sister Sylvan Money, who took her own life 12 years ago, aged just 26. “I wanted to do something that celebrated Sylvan’s life. This allows me to remember her and at the same time try to help others who may be suffering,” she said.

“I would like to thank lifeguard Derek O'Leary, the Order of Malta who provide the ambulance and first aid volunteers every year, the Franciscan Friary for their very generous donations, and MD O'Shea's and Daly's SuperValu who provide the refreshments.”

The dip takes place at 11am and has a fancy dress theme. For further enquiries email nikimcmoney@gmail.com or call 086-1608673.
 

 
Niki McCarthy, centre, and her children Oscar and Mischa McCarthy get ready for the Christmas Day dip.