Emma de Faoite

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I’m taking part in the Cold Swim for Women this St Brigid's Day to raise much needed funds for Women’s Aid.

Across Ireland one in three women live with suffocating abuse from someone they once loved; someone they once trusted. Every 5 minutes, someone reaches out to Women’s Aid for information and support.

Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little, anything helps. I hope you can support me by donating whatever you can. By supporting Women’s Aid you can change lives and save lives.

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Thanks so much for your support, it will bring hope, healing and the possibility of a brighter future for women and children.

My Achievements

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Received 5 Donations

Received 10 Donations

Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached Fundraising Goal

My Updates

Buíochas

Monday 2nd Feb
Converted now to the restorative power of cold, clear water as renewal. The shock of the cold as it becomes acute. All senses electric. The body as conduit. I am ao grateful to all my generous donors and my friends around me on the day. Grateful for Womensaid and the work they do to protect women. Like St Brigid's cloak they go so far to provide that safe place of dignity. We all.deserve that.

Exhilarating Imbolc

Sunday 1st Feb
Wow!.Off I went....

Do The Math

Friday 30th Jan
In this country, in 2026, a call is made every 5 minutes to the helpline. EVERY 5 MINUTES. Women experiencing economic abuse or hardship can access the following supports through Womensaid:

The Emergency Fund provides vouchers for the immediate safety and well-being needs of abused women and children. This fund can be used for groceries, clothes, household appliances and additional support in a time of need.

The Security Fund provides funding for security enhancements to help women feel safe at home, including CCTV, monitored alarms, outdoor lighting and changed locks.

The Legal Fund provides for legal help, including consultations or payment toward legal representation in court.

Dislike Cold Water Swimming.

Monday 12th Jan
I will tolerate it though. What I do not tolerate is VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Barry Breen

Well done Emma! It’s a great charity!👍

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Angela Breen

Well done Emma !

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Declan Breen

Well Done 💚💚😎

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Mary Breen

Maith thú Emma !

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Gill

26.98

Joanne

Go Emma 🥶🏊‍♀️

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Catherine

Well done Emma❤️

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Amanda Glancy

Fair play Emma!

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Xabi

Zorionak, Emma !!

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Patrick Breen

Well done Emma for a very deserving cause. P&S

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Peggy Mccann

Delighted to support this cause .

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Anonymous

26.38

Conor Breen

25.97

Me

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Aisling White

25

Dearbhla Doran

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Anne Griffin

Well done Emma

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Neil Gutteridge

Hi Emma, well done on doing this for a wonderful cause. Neil, your old friend from Bamberg

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Edwina Newcombe

Good luck Emma!

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Adrian Lyons

Let me start you

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Anthony Flanagan

🏊‍♂️ Fair Play to You Emma 👏It's Some Achievement 🏅

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Ursula Glancy

Good luck Emma