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- About 1,000 people participated in the 29th Helen's Bay Christmas Eve swim, raising funds for Dementia NI and Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
- Swimmers entered the icy waters at 11am after a bagpiper signaled.
- Attendees enjoyed carols and warm-ups led by fitness coaches before the dip.
- The Air Ambulance Northern Ireland charity needs £3 million annually to operate.
- The swim has become a cherished tradition since its inception in 1997.
