Helen James

12 Dips in December 2025 - Supported by Daybreak

Help Protect Hearts in Ireland

I am taking part in 12 Dips in December to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and I’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.

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My Updates

Dip 11

Friday 19th Dec
Yes, it seems winds are higher more 🌊 and 💦 colder today BUT Dip 11, it's Fun and it's FRIDAY. A special shout out to the lovely ladies of the Kilmore "Down and Outs" and wishing Angela a speedy recovery. Have a great weekend.

Dip 10

Thursday 18th Dec
Hooray just hit double figures for this morning's dip. A lttle windy and 🌊 but dry on arrival for this morning's Dip at the lovely Kilmore Quay.

Thank you

Wednesday 17th Dec
Just wanted to say a Heartfelt ❤️ thanks to all my supporters and all who have kindly made donations, so far, thank you all.

Dip 9

Tuesday 16th Dec
Dip 9, what a beautiful crisp morning a lovely 3.5° and freezing when I collected my Dip buddy for this morning's dip, dropping to just 0.5 at 7am when we joined our felliw"Down and Outs' in Kilmore this morning. Happy Tuesday, have a great day.

Dip 8

Monday 15th Dec
A lovely dry, slightly 🌊 Kilmore Quat at 7 this morning. Joined by fellow dipper and friend Sylvia. Happy Monday all

Dip 7

Thursday 11th Dec
Dip 7. Dry, windy and 🌊 for this morning's dip in Kilmore. Once again supported by the lovely Fiona, Andrea and Liz.

Dip 6

Wednesday 10th Dec
Hooray Half way - Dip 6 Back to the lovely sea in Kilomore, so much nicer than that shower 😬 Joined by super supporters, the "Down and Outs"

Dip 5

Tuesday 9th Dec
Dip 5. 1st indoor Dip, thanks to Storm Bram.

Dip 4

Monday 8th Dec

Dip 4

Monday 8th Dec
Dry and Windy 7am this morning in Kilmore, joined by my friend and fellow dipper Sylvia 

Dip 3

Friday 5th Dec
Happy Friday

Dip 3

Friday 5th Dec
7am Kilmore Quay this morning, bright and early, OK dark and raining.
Supported by some if the lovely "Down and Outs" Fiona and Liz. Happy Friday everyone.

Day 2

Tuesday 2nd Dec

Day 2

Tuesday 2nd Dec
Great 7am  Dip this morning at Ballyhealy, supported by the wonderful "Down and Outs" FIona, Angela aka the photographer, Liz and Sue.

Day 1

Monday 1st Dec
Day 1 Dip, Yes, it was cold. Yes, it was dark. Yes, it was raining. YES , it was great fun with some of the lovely "Down and Outs" at Ballyhealy at 7am this morning Yes, it was cold. Yes, it was raining and Yes, it was still dark, when we took

Thank you to my Sponsors

102.85

Julia, Simon, Kirsty, Ellie, Theo, Wayne And Callum

We are all so proud of you XXXXXXX

53.42

Tommy Treacy

Well done, rather you then me.

53.42

Brian, Jack And Sarah Kelly

Well Done, Keep going! Brian, Jack and Sarah Kelly x

53.42

Jack Kelly

Cash Donation recieved from the lovely Mr Jack Kelly x

26.98

Sylvia Shannon

Best of luck Helen.

21.86

Angus Lee And Bob

Thanks to Angus Lee and Bob

21.86

Catriona Cullen

A very kind cash donation, from my very good friend, Catriona

16.56

Frayne Family

Thanks to yhe Frayne family Trish, Eamonn, Ella, Oliver, Ruth and Suzy