Take a look at who was braving the cold and the waves 20 years ago.

5. Vincent McAuley, left, and Laurence Pedlow begin to thaw out. (0301PG14)
Vincent McAuley, left, and Laurence Pedlow begin to thaw out. (0301PG14) : Culdaff New Year's Day Swim in 2006. Photo: dj

6. From left, Catherine Ross, Paula Ross, Stephen Houston, Ciaran Dempsey, and John Ross. (0301PG05)
From left, Catherine Ross, Paula Ross, Stephen Houston, Ciaran Dempsey, and John Ross. (0301PG05) : Culdaff New Year's Day Swim in 2006. Photo: dj

7. From left, Tom Hamlyn, Tom Dixon, and Eoin Noble. (0301PG17)
From left, Tom Hamlyn, Tom Dixon, and Eoin Noble. (0301PG17) : Culdaff New Year's Day Swim in 2006. Photo: dj

8. Helen Lyness takes the cold water in her stride. (0301PG07)
Helen Lyness takes the cold water in her stride. (0301PG07) : Culdaff New Year's Day Swim in 2006. Photo: dj
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