Mon, 30 Oct, 2017 - 12:17

VIDEO: Vampires take to Cork waters

VIDEO: Vampires take to Cork waters
Annual 'Vampire Swim' at Myrtleville, Co Cork promoting Blood Donations and fundraising for Cork University Hospital Children's Unit.Pic; Larry Cummins

BLOOD-thirsty vampires and zombies took to the waters of Myrtleville to raise awareness of blood donations for the Cork University Children's Unit.

More than one hundred swimmers took part in the event in bright sunshine and calm sea conditions on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend.

Annual 'Vampire Swim' at Myrtleville, Co Cork promoting Blood Donations and fundraising for Cork University Hospital Children's Unit. Swimmers Ann Smyth, Antoinette Wilson, Ellie Hutton, Debbie O'Mahony, Sonia Taylor, and Paul Goss at Myrtleville for the Vampire swim.Pic; Larry Cummins
Annual 'Vampire Swim' at Myrtleville, Co Cork promoting Blood Donations and fundraising for Cork University Hospital Children's Unit. Swimmers Ann Smyth, Antoinette Wilson, Ellie Hutton, Debbie O'Mahony, Sonia Taylor, and Paul Goss at Myrtleville for the Vampire swim.Pic; Larry Cummins

As well as raising awareness of the importance of blood donations, the event also doubled as a general fundraiser for the CUH children's unit. 

See Tuesday's and Saturday's Evening Echo for more.

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