Shannon Cassidy

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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Monday 15th Dec
It's hard remembering the person he was before his stroke. The funny, Loving, relaxed, goofy guy in the room. - What a beautiful day, sunny and 8°C, I wasn't planning on doing a plunge but thought why not on such a nice day! The water did seem cooler though since my body was warm from the sun.

Halfway there!!

Friday 12th Dec
When growing up my dad was my hero, always there for me. We did everything together! (He would even write me a sick note for school just so we can spend a day together) - Today I had the pleasure of a friend joining me on her first cold plunge! It was fun to share this experience with someone.

Fifth cold dip

Wednesday 10th Dec
He's been living in pretty shitty conditions for about 12 years. It's been a process that has been hard to deal with and I was never very vocal about any of it. (A lot of people still don't know my story) - Today was quite a chilly one just because of the good ol' Irish winter winds!

Four cold dips

Monday 8th Dec
My dad didn't pass away but it changed him in quite a bit of ways that ultimately changed me too. - This morning plunge was very invigorating! I stayed in a bit longer than the previous ones, just kept breathing to keep the peace in my mind and enjoyed the beautiful view in front of me.

Third dip

Thursday 4th Dec
Heart and stroke foundation means a lot to me. When I was 16 my dad had a stroke that changed the whole family's lives in a lot of ways... - My dip this morning was a cold one! I had to walk quite a ways before I hit the water and then some more to get any kind of depth. I had to use my breath to stay centered and ended up doing a low plank just to get my body in the water. Aww so many adventures.

Number 2

Wednesday 3rd Dec
Then I realized that it's for heart and stroke foundation which made me even more excited to participate. I've fundraised for them in the past but in a more silent way. (Definitely Not posting anything on social media) - Today's dip was a bit colder being in the Galway Bay. Had fun though as the waves pushed me back to shore

First cold plunge!

Tuesday 2nd Dec
I randomly subscribed to do this one day without really knowing fully what I had to do. All I knew was that I had to do 12 cold plunges in the month of December and I was all in! (I also saw free hat which is always a nice extra) - first plunge succesful with a small wave that met me as soon as I dunk my shoulders in, a mouthful of lake water that ended up making me have a coughing fit!

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Lynn Gurr

WTG Shan! You're amazing...brrrr

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Amy Bellotti

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Charlie Cassidy

Way to go auntie ❤️

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Christopher Todd

Love to see it! Keep it up!

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Ted Gurr

Go Shannon Go!

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Jane

Well done Shannon, you’re a star ❤️

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Olivia K

Bravo Shannon!

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Hasib Ahmmed

SHANNOONNNNNN!!!!

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Catherine D’aguiar

You’ve got this Shannon!

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Amelia

Well done Shannon!