This is the 51st time the event has been held, established by four late members John McNeil, Billy Bell, Danny Wylie, and Aidan Metrusty. The charity fundraiser would have celebrated its 50th anniversary in January 2021 but the milestone celebration had to be postponed for a year due to the Covid pandemic.
The hardy participants braved the bracing Antrim coast conditions to jump, dive or step more gingerly into the water, to the cheers of their supporters.
Among those who took part was Hugo Carlin, who notched up his 50th dip at popular Carnlough event.
1. Well done Hugo!
Hugo Carlin takes part in the Carnlough swim for the 50th year. Photo: Pacemaker
2. Braving the waters
Some of the participants in the Carnlough New Year's Day swim. Photo: Pacemaker
3. The supporting crowd
A large crowd gathered to support the charity swimmers in Carnlough. Photo: Pacemaker
4. No turning back
Leaping into 2023 at the annual New Year's Day swim in Carnlough. Photo: Pacemaker