A mum of two has successfully become the first swimmer in 90 years to cross from Co Donegal to Derry across a 13 guile stretch of water.
Charity worker Heather Clatworthy, 34, took just over four hours to swim from Strove in Moville today to Portstewart in Derry.
Heather was met and hugged by her husband Ian and family including delighted children Lily, five, and Basil, two.
after the epic swim.
Heather admitted it had been tough going and had been severely battered by the waves along the way.
The swim was first completed in 1929 by famed English channel swimmer Mercedes Gleitze, who was asked to take on the challenge to help promote tourism on the scenic coastline.
Charity manager Heather achieved the feat in a remarkable four hours and 15 minutes, having originally predicted it would take between eight and 10 hours.
An official from the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association monitored the attempt while volunteer sea kayakers and a support board accompanied her for every stroke.
Heather thanked everyone for their help along the way.
She was raising money for Portrush RNLI and a fund she had established to promote outdoor recreation in Portstewart.
For more information visit: www.swimforportstewart.com
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