Hundreds of people in Waterford have taken part in Christmas Day swims.

The first of the Waterford Christmas Day Swims went ahead on the beach in Tramore.

While braving the weather conditions a lot of money will be raised for various charities.

This year's 'Splash and Dash' at Tramore Beach is in aid of the WLR Christmas Appeal.

The Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim at Kilmurrin is in aid of TOUCHING HEARTS .

The Ardmore Christmas Day Swim is raising funds for the RNLI.

While Stradbally Soccer Club are fund raising for a New Wheelchair friendly bus for the Irish Wheelchair Association.