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Extra.ie
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Blonde ambition! 200 Marilyns go for a dip in Dublin
Some like it hot… and some like making a big splash at a Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, almost 200 swimmers dressed as Marilyn Monroe took the plunge yesterday at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. The event, in its second year, aims to raise funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. Almost 200 swimmers dressed as Marilyn Monroe took the plunge yesterday at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Pic: Celine Nic Oireachtaigh/PA Wire The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. Visit for more information.


Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for Dublin charity swim
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes have made a splash at a Co Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. For more information visit here.


South Wales Guardian
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim
Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. For more information visit


Powys County Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes have made a splash at a Co Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors.


Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim
Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors. For more information visit