HUNDREDS of people braved the cool temperatures yesterday to join in the annual tradition of a New Year's Day swim.
Clowns, superheroes and even a few Santas kicked 2018 off in style when they took to the water from the harbour in Carnlough, Co Antrim.
Despite the chilly conditions, spirits remained high as crowds of onlookers cheered those taking part.
Emerging from the water, and quickly wrapping themselves in towels, many were still smiling despite the early January rain showers.
It was one of several New Year swims arranged across Ireland, including at Crawfordsburn, Co Down, where some brave souls took a dip dressed as Where's Wally or pumpkins in aid of Cancer Focus NI.