Magnificent Marilyn’s Mater Paddle starlets dip for women’s cancer care

Almost 200 Marilyns sashayed into the water at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate on Sunday morning for Marilyn’s Mater Paddle 2025, decked out in blonde bombshell wigs, red heart-shaped glasses and retro swimsuits and dresses.

Participants dressed up and joined in the Hollywood-themed fun for women’s cancer care in the Mater Hospital.

The funds raised from Marilyn’s Mater Paddle will go to support women’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital.

Funds raised at this this event, now in its second year, will ensure that the Mater Hospital Foundation can continue to put funds to work in the hospital where they are needed most to support women on their cancer journey.

Post-paddle celebrations continued in The Shoreline Hotel, where stars and starlets enjoyed retro tunes, refreshments and picked up their exclusive goodie bag at the Marilyn Mixer after-party.

You can support women’s cancer care by donating at www.materfoundation.ie/marilyn