The Gollymocky Whalers are a group who swim in the seas of the 40 Foot in Sandycove on a daily basis all year round. The Freezbrury challenge raises the bar by adding a minute each day to our time in the coldest waters (5-7 degrees) of the year. So, on the 10th it's 10 minutes, on the 11th it's 11 minutes, and so on until we get to 28 minutes on the 28th. The Whalers will also be joined by some of their fellow 40 Foot swimming friends, male and female, to help get through the long water minutes. Some will provide 'peloton' paddling support, others will do "sherpa" major milestone minutes in the waters (15, 20, 25 mins) while the swim leaders push for the 28th 'summit' but ALL will be in the waters each day for a minimum 10 minutes. We are raising money this year in aid of Barretstown to support their work providing specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families affected by cancer and other serious illness – supported behind the scenes by 24 hour on site medical and nursing care. Our Freezbrury campaigns over the past five years have raised over €220,000 and we thank you in advance for your contribution to this excellent cause.

More Barretstown information: Barretstown offers specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families affected by cancer and other serious illness. All of the children and families come to Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food and medical assistance are provided at no cost to the family.

Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of corporate supporters, individuals and community groups.

Barretstown is recognised as a centre of excellence in childhood cancer care and other serious illnesses. Children are referred to Barretstown based on their medical needs. Since it first opened its gates in 1994 this charity has brought the magic of Barretstown to over 125,000 campers.