(Photo by: Hannah Daygo)Bray local Stephen Charters said he returned this year with his family, not just for the plunge but to support local charities. “We come back every year to support local charities and generally kind of wish in the new year, but I'm freezing cold,” he said. Twins Shane and Niall Scully celebrated their 40th birthday together with a splash at the New Year’s sea swim. Irene Milner, President of the Bray Lions Club, looked relieved that the high tides earlier in the week hadn’t forced a cancellation. Before leaving the Martello, Jess and Fabio offered me some of their Marzipan pig—a New Year’s tradition they said brings “luck”.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2026 17:51 UTC