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12 Dips in December 2025 - Supported by Daybreak

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A taste of the live stuff....

A touch of the live stuff...

And we're off!.....

It was a phenomenal turnout for the 'Hearty Hulks' on the first official day of the Irish Heart Foundations '12 dips of December' challange.

An impressive 10 out of the growing team of now 12 members managed to get one of their 12 dips scratched off today.

Seven of the team met at Snave for the morning shift. These were Michael McColgan, Tom Cox, Forrest Moore, Will Donaldson, Maarten La Haye, Jay Cornish, and Simon Allen who all made getting into 11°C water look easy (as long as you weren't actually there to see or hear it).

Fellow team members Jason Wycherley, Ciarán Seawright and Aidan O'Shea all managed to get their own dips in during the day and eveing.

Two members of the team were unfortunately unable to join the fun today,..we know how gutted they were to not able to join us.

But with the 12 dips being able to be done througout the entirety of December,  there's still plenty of time left for everyone, as well as for any potential new members still out there!

A collection of the Hearty Hulks, 1st December

(Left to right) Michael McColgan, Tom Cox, Forrest Moore, Will Donaldson, Maarten La Haye, Jay Cornish, and Simon Allen.

The distance coordinated dip....

Hearty Hulk Jason Wycherley dipping with the team remotely.

The afternoon dip...

Hearty Hulk Ciarán Seawright breaking the ice!

The evening dip

Hearty Hulk Aidan O'Shea getting his dip in at the end of the day.

Thank you for your support!

Just to say a massive thank you to everyone for all your support!

We've already hit and increased our fundraising target a number times already, and the challange hasn't even started yet.

The team is growing and the word is being spread, and we can't wait to get going as soon as December arrives.

Thanks again to you all, from the bottom of our hearts.

Proof we did it !

(Left to right) Maarten La Haye, Jay Cornish, Simon Allen, Michael McColgan, and Forrest Moore.

Leading the charge

Ronan Casey getting his dunk in before having to move on quickly to the rest of his day.

Baptism of..... very cold water!

(Left to right) Jay Cornish, Michael McColgan, Maarten Le Haye, Forrest Moore, and Simon Allen.

Thursday 27th Warm Up!

An outstanding turnout by the Hearty Hulks this morning, and the 12 dips hasn't even officially begun! 

Getting in for a pre-dip warm-up dunk were Jay Cornish, Maarten La Haye, Simon Allen, Michael McColgan and Forrest Moore.  

Hearty Hulk Ronan Casey couldn't hang around and was so keen that he was already in the water when the other Hulks turned up (we grabbed a photo to prove he actually did it!).  

Also a big shout out to all the other members of the team who weren't able to join in this morning - we know you would've been there if you could.

It was fresh for sure, but a warm cup and a few hearty laughs afterwards brought us all back up to temp. ....Go on team Hearty Hulks!

Help Protect Hearts in Ireland

We are taking part in 12 Dips in December to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and we'd love your support to help protect hearts in Ireland. ❤️

The Irish Heart Foundation’s mission is to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions.

Your donation will make a real difference to people and families affected by heart disease and stroke.

Thank you for visiting my page and for your support.

Our Achievements

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25% Target Reached

Reached Fundraising Goal

Thank you to our Sponsors

€106

Markie Boy

€105

The Water School

This is an excellent cause as heart disease is a major health problem and I think greatly misunderstood by many people but it's effects run deep.

€105

Aloys Bruggeman

Good luck

€53

Anthony Cornforth

Nice one Maarten, we all need fellas like you, some more than others 😁👍

€53

Trina Downey

Rather you than me Micheal !!! But fair play to you!

€53

Barb & Ted Mccolgan

Way to go Michael! Proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad

€53

Antje

€53

Jenny Seawright

€53

Fintan Collins

€53

Jen

No wetsuit now sprog!

€53

Biddy Donaldson

Can you wear a wet suit?!!

€53

Lothar Luken

€53

Claire Zwaartman

€53

Shane Kelleher

€53

Colin Quinn

€53

Antje O'hanlon

Fair play! Stay warm stay safe!

€53

Brooke Sheehan

Well done Steve.. have fun in the icy waters

€53

Breda

Go Hearty Hulks !!!

€53

Anonymous

€53

Niamh Casey

Well done to you all for braving the cold! A good cause.

€53

Anonymous

€53

Anonymous

A very important cause

€53

Jason Wycherley

€53

Aidan O' Shea

€53

Elaine Walley

Good luck freezing 🥶 your bits off in December. What entertainment 🤣

€53

Coast Swimmer

Brilliant Idea, Hearty Hulks! Well done👍

€50

Peter Tristram

Good Luck Tom!

€50

Eddie Cooney

Good man Maarty!

€50

Anonymous

€50

Albert Kotarja

€40

Jane Cornish

€32

Ma & Pa Snoek/moore

Neoprene gloves & booties for Xmas so 😘

€32

Jef F

Rather you than me our kid!

€27

Dennis & Jacqui O’sullivan

Well done Simon !!

€27

Sarah Holmes

€27

Mary Kemp

Good man Maarty 💛

€27

Anonymous

Well done!!

€27

Brian O Sullivan Connell

€27

Stephanie Tenier

€27

Adrian Harrington

€27

Sunny Wieler

Fair play

€27

Selena

€27

Sadhbh Moore

From your dippy sibling who loves the cold!

€27

Chris Hamley

€27

Ronan Casey

€27

Dee Mac

€27

Faye

€27

Oli

12 dips ..no sweat! You'll have them done by lunch knowing you - good on ye mate!

€27

Angela Allen

€27

Clare & Guy

Fair play to all ye Hearty Hulks ❤️

€27

Monica

I want entertaining video proof :) Good luck Steve x

€27

Keith Allen

€26

Darren O Sullivan

€26

Eleanor Fitzgerald

Well done, fantastic initiative!! I applaud from next to the warm glow of the wood stove!!

€25

Anonymous

€25

Joya Kuin

Yeah!! Can't wait to have my very own winter dipping hubby to go with xx

€25

Shirley Cahill

Go for it!

€25

Anne Allen

€25

Ben Grey

Enjoy it buddy, I'm a big fan of the sea and cold dips in general. Getting into a community that supports each other seems like a fantastic addition. Have a wonderful time

€23

Rob Donaldson

I have got you up to your target, You will have to put it up!?

€22

Sadbh Myler

€22

Michael Mccolgan

€22

Jay Cornish

€22

Will Donaldson

€22

Ronan Casey

€22

Julia B

Fair play!!!! Great cause!

€22

Claire Lutkin

€22

Anonymous

€22

John En Caroline (tilburg)

Dapperrrrr! 💪🏼🫶🏼

€22

Sophie O'sullivan

Best of luck chaps!

€22

Julie Allen

€21

Lisa Murtagh

Good luck Steve!!

€20

Brendan

Stay warm!

€20

Simon Allen

€17

Thea Kemp

Fair play!

€11

Colin Berry

Go on my son!! I’m still having cold showers.

€11

Andy Frame

Good effort

€11

Rupert Buxton

Best of luck you mad man!

€11

Elaine Courtney

€11

Maggie Mccolgan

I'll have hot tea ready waiting for ye! 🥰

€11

Jen Ardis

€11

Stuart Jones

€11

Anonymous

Well done the men

€11

Geraldine O Shea

Good on ya Martin. Great cause.

€11

Aaron Lewis

Well done Forrest and co.

€11

Dee & Finn

€11

Dee & Finn

€11

Anonymous

€11

Lucy Arnsby-wilson

Go brothers!

€11

Chani Wates

Good luck, enjoy the swimming brrrr

€11

Dee Clifford

Well done Simon!

€11

Aaran Nightingale

€10

Stephen Gell

€10

Anthony Lumbad

€10

Anonymous

€10

Barbara Downs

Good on ya

€10

Lorcan & Cara Gell

€10

Catherine

€10

Roisin

Good luck Simon!

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