Tots to Teens: Keep them busy during the holidays

The Lee Swim, pictured last year

YOU’RE in for a swimmingly good time if you visit Cork City centre this Saturday, July 1. Thousands of spectators and supporters will line the riverbank from the Old Distillery Yard at University College Cork to the boardwalk at the Clayton Hotel cheering on the 500 swimmers taking part in this year’s Lee Swim.

The swimmers, 30 of whom are aged between 12 and 18, will dive into the water at 2.30pm and are expected to reach the finish line between 3pm and 4pm. and the lord mayor will be in attendance to congratulate them. A DJ will provide running commentary between spinning tunes and there will be a special prizegiving ceremony at 5pm.