Plans to install a network of public defibrillators across Cork City are being reviewed after the city’s first 24/7 life-saving device was vandalised twice in the space of a few hours.

A record number of swimmers are set to take the plunge in the River Lee this weekend to help fund the development of a new service centre and treatment pool for children with physical disabilities.

Since its inception 35 years ago, an event run by Cork Lions Club has raised more than €400,000 for various worthy causes.

Broadcaster and rugby pundit George Hook has agreed to line out as grand marshall for the St Patrick’s Dayparade in his native city.

More than 500 swimmers braved the waters of the River Lee in Cork on Saturday as part of the annual 2km Lee Swim.

A century after the first such event, hundreds of people will take to the water in Cork city centre tomorrow for the Lee Swim.

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will be among 500 Cork youngsters who will get a free day out at the circus next year thanks to solicitor to the stars, Gerald Kean.

Open water swimming legend Stephen Redmond will be honoured at the elite sport’s first global gathering in Ireland later this year — the first time it has ever been staged outside the US.

Niamh Cadogan’s legacy has prompted the organisers of an annual charity event to follow her lead and fundraise for autistic children.

A RECORD 341 swimmers are set to take part in the Lee Swim in Cork today as the event, which was originally held in 1914, continues to grow in popularity following its reintroduction in 2005.

RAIN failed to dampen spirits as a record number of people took part in one of the country’s top open water swimming events at the weekend.

RAIN failed to dampen spirits as a record number of people took part in one of the country’s top open water swimming events at the weekend.

THE Brothers of Charity are planning a multi-million euro project to relocate people with disabilities into the community.