More than 300 swimmers have braved the waters of the River Liffey in Dublin, for the annual swim through the heart of the capital.
Now in its 106th year, this swim formed part of a new two-day festival, celebrating the River Liffey.
The women’s race was won by Sadbh Byrne of Tallaght Masters SC, in her first ever attempt at the swim.
The women’s race began at midday followed by the men’s race at 1.30pm
The men’s race was won by Bruno Delmonte from the Templelogue Open Water Squad.
The Swim Ireland race is hosted in partnership with Dublin City Council and a series of sporting, cultural and family-friendly maritime activiites are continuing along the Liffey banks this weekend, including live music and water-based activities.
The 2.2 metre course began at the Rory O’More Bridge and passed beneath 11 bridges before finishing at North Wall Quay in front of the Custom House.
The 2.2 metre course finished at North Wall Quay in front of the Custom House
The women’s race began at midday followed by the men’s race at 1.30pm.
With high tide falling shortly after 1pm, the women faced a more challenging race, swimming against the oncoming tide which had turned by the time the men’s race began.
The youngest female entrant Maria O’Dwyer from Wicklow Swimming Club was just 13 whilst twins Lex and Bruce Healy, also 13, were the youngest male entrants.
The oldest entrance was 76-year old Tony Byrne who had won the race as a 12 year old in 1962.