2021 Cabhaır Christmas Swim Appeal  December 21, 2021

A cháırde,

 Firstly, we thank you for your support for Irish Political Prisoners and the National Irish Freedom Committee throughout the years. The past two years have been difficult for all of us with all the effects from Covid-19.

 We would be most grateful if you are able to make a small donation to the Cabhair Christmas Swim Appeal. Cabhair is the long standing Irish charitable organization dedicated to supporting the dependents of Irish Republican prisoners. The Swim was first organized in Dublin in 1976. This year will mark the 44^th anniversary of the Christmas Swim.

 Christmas is a very important holiday for celebrating together with family. As you know, there are still political prisoners in Ireland who cannot be home with their families this Christmas because Ireland remains partitioned by the British. This Christmas morning, a number of people will give up time away from their families and warm homes in order to help assist the families of Irish Republican political prisoners and to demonstrate their solidarity and support for these political prisoners. These men and women will be taking part in a sponsored swim to raise funds in support of Cabhair.
The NIFC hopes that you will be able to help us raise much needed funds for prisoners’ dependents. Your gift, no matter the amount - even a few dollars - will be greatly appreciated by needy families. Make your check payable to NIFC and mail to: NIFC, P.O. Box 358, Bronx, New York, 10470. 100% of your donation will be sent to Cabhair in Ireland.

 Below are a few photos of the swim in Dublin on Christmas Day over the years in aid of CABHAIR. Big thanks to those who took part and all those who have supported the swimmers. We are grateful to those who took part over the years.

 Regards, Maggie Trainor, Chairperson

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On Christmas Morning 2021, it was cold, breezy and raining in Dublin but the 45th successive Cabhair Swim at the 3rd Lock in Inchicore, Dublin, went ahead. Because of covid restrictions the organizers asked on-lookers to keep their distance, a first in the 45 years that the Swim has been held. Three brave swimmers did the swim in aid of Republican POWs and their dependents. 

 On a bright St Stephen's Day morning, Dec. 26th, Cumann Pádraig Ó Pearaill, Wexford held their annual Christmas swim in aid of Republican prisoners' dependents. Three swimmers braved the sea this year, Seán Barnes, Aiden Duggan and Gareth Hyland. The Cumann would like to thank the swimmers and all who supported the swim.