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International - Event Notice
Thursday January 01 1970

Cabhair Swim, Christmas Day , 2014.

category international | history and heritage | event notice author Monday October 27, 2014 12:49author by Sharon. - Individual Report this post to the editors

This will be the 38th successive Cabhair Christmas Day swim.

On Christmas Day next (Thursday 25th December 2014) at 12 noon , the CABHAIR organisation will , for the 38th successive year, hold a sponsored swim at the 3rd Lock of the Grand Canal , at Inchicore , Dublin (opposite Kelly's 'Blackhorse Inn' pub) .
Santa gives the 'GO!' at the 3rd Lock on Christmas Day!
Santa gives the 'GO!' at the 3rd Lock on Christmas Day!

Hi !

On Christmas Day next (Thursday 25th December 2014) at 12 noon , the CABHAIR organisation will , for the 38th successive year, hold a sponsored swim at the 3rd Lock of the Grand Canal , at Inchicore , Dublin (opposite Kelly's 'Blackhorse Inn' pub) .
All money raised at this event goes directly to the dependants of Irish Republican prisoners , as expenses are not claimed or taken by anyone involved.
A turf fire , Irish Rebel music , lemonade and mince pies for the kids and 'soup' for the adults will be provided , as usual , and Santa will more than likely pay the event a visit !

If you are in the area between 12 noon and 1pm, hungry , bored or hungover (or looking to acquire a hangover !) then give us a shout. And bring your togs.... !
A 'mixed bag' of Swim pics from previous such events can be viewed at the 'Related Link' below.

Thanks!
Sharon.

Related Link: https://www.google.ie/search?q=Cabhair+2013+christmas+swim&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vTxOVOykGcOO7AbOv4CwBw&ved=0CEkQsAQ
author by Sharon. - Individual.publication date Mon Dec 01, 2014 20:36author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Hi!

CABHAIR have confirmed three sponsored swimmers , so far , with another two 'probables' and one 'possible' : also confirmed is the arrival of 'Santa' , mince pies , swans in 'attack mode' , evil elves 'guarding' the gateway and a contingent of swimmers and on-lookers from the Seán Healy Slua of Na Fianna Éireann in Dublin - more here re same :
https://www.facebook.com/nafianna.eireann/posts/5598196...62496

It's looking like this year's Swim will be as successful as the thirty-seven that have gone before it , and all in aid of the thirty-two.....

Thanks,
Sharon.

The 38th will be held on the 25th for the 32!
The 38th will be held on the 25th for the 32!

Related Link: http://1169andcounting.blogspot.com
author by Sharon. - Individual.publication date Thu Dec 11, 2014 14:40author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Hi!

Cabhair members/supporters will also be holding sponsored swims in Wexford (Rosslare Strand, Christmas Day, 12 noon) and Armagh (Craigavon Lakes, date and time to be confirmed). And I'm told all the swimmers are hoping for a white Christmas with heavy frost to ensure they earn their keep.....

Thanks,
Sharon.


A scene from the Cabhair Swim in 2010 - more of same at the 'Related Link' , below.

Related Link: http://www.indymedia.ie/article/97838
author by Sharon. - Individual.publication date Sun Dec 28, 2014 15:07author address author phone Report this post to the editors

Hi!

The 'deciding factor' - the weather! - was kind to us on Christmas Day last on the banks of the Grand Canal in Inchicore, Dublin, for the annual Cabhair outing, as it was 'only' frosty, icy and cold. Near perfect conditions (!) for a fund-raising swim, which five lads did, closely monitored by various people, including a mysterious 'MIB' , two 'SB' and a 'damaged' SC !

A few words and pics re this event - the 38th such successive one - can be viewed at the 'Related Link' , below.

Thanks,
Sharon.

Message from Santa, 25th December 2014 - "We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland..."
Message from Santa, 25th December 2014 - "We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland..."

Related Link: http://1169andcounting.blogspot.ie/2014/12/cabhair-christmas-day-swim-2014-few.html
 
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