Mighty Matt's Mini Dip fundraising for The Mater Hospital Foundation with Mighty Matts Mini Dip

Mighty Matt’s Mini Dip 💙 This November will be the first Dickie Dip without our Dad, Matt, who sadly passed away on April 24th after a brave battle with prostate cancer. Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer at just 45. Every year he took part in the Dickie Dip with his band of brothers, braving the Irish Sea in nothing but his famous orange bow tie, raising money for the Mater Hospital Foundation and, most importantly, encouraging men to get checked. This year, we — Matthew (17), James (15) and Charlie (13) — will take his place and lead our family and friends into the Irish Sea to continue Dad’s legacy and remember the amazing man he was. Dad always said: “If only one person gets tested after seeing this, that’s one life potentially saved.” So please help us keep his message alive. Donate if you can, share our page and, most importantly, encourage the men in your life to get checked. We miss you every day, Dad, and we’re so proud of you. In memory of our Dad, son, brother, uncle and friend, Matt Davis. Sail On ❤️

About The Mater Hospital Foundation

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The Mater Hospital Foundation is the official charity supporting the work of the Mater Hospital. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, it funds life-changing initiatives that enhance comfort and care for patients, and that provide doctors and nurses with the latest cutting-edge equipment. It makes the ordinary, extraordinary for more than 420,000 patients cared for at the hospital each year. Your donations help to bring comfort, care and hope to patients and families wherever its needed most.

About Dickie Dip 2026

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No speedos or shorts. Just courage, a dickie bow… and the wintry sea! Be part of the legendary Dickie Dip in Skerries on Saturday, 7th November 2026.

What is it?
The Dickie Dip is our all-male, life-affirming, skinny-dip fundraiser for Men’s Cancer Care at the Mater. It's hundreds of men charging into the sea joined by PJ and Jim from Radio Nova's Morning Glory.

Why are we doing it?
We're raising vital funds to support men's cancer care at the Mater... and standing up for the 1 in 7 men in Ireland who will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Whether you’re dipping for your dad, brother, grandad, friend, work colleague, yourself, or simply because men’s health matters, this is your chance to be part of something powerful. 

A few minutes in the sea. A story you’ll never forget... and an impact that goes far beyond the beach.

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Make sure you get your spot on the sand and be part of our braveheart band of brothers. 

When you sign up your fundraising page is created automatically and you will be sent the link via email. If you prefer to fundraise by sponsorship card, send a quick email to Tom -tgrace@materfoundation.ie - and he'll get you sorted.

We will Dip as close to 11am as possible on the day. Sign-in to pick up your Dickie Dip wristband for access to the Dip will be between 8.45 - 10.45am.

Together for men's cancer care.
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