It may be the coldest time of the year but that didn't stop these festive dippers getting in for a swim this morning.

In what is now a Christmas tradition at the Forty Foot in Sandycove, many braved the elements for a refreshing Christmas morning dip.

Bravery doesn't even cover it...

Rush hour! Christmas morning at the Forty Foot #arounddalkey pic.twitter.com/ZU5sYScjVa

— Around Dalkey (@AroundDalkey) December 25, 2014