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Helens Bay

Field in Limavady, with hill in the background and blue sky with cloud.

Northern Ireland has second-sunniest April on record

Sunshine hours were well above the average for the time of year, with 215.7 hours of sun throughout April.

Northern Ireland

Nicola McIlhagger (left) and Patricia McKelvey. Nicola is wearing a black swimsuit. She has dark hair and is wearing red novelty glasses with the words "HO HO HO" on them. Patricia is wearing a teal swimsuit and a santa hat and orange inflatable armband. Her novelty glasses feature Christmas trees.

Festive swimmers brave the cold for Christmas Eve dip

Dozens of swimmers braved the cold this morning for the annual festive sea swim at Helen's Bay.

Northern Ireland