PUBLIC opening hours may be extended at a local authority swimming pool in Cork after a major investment in upgrades.

FINE GAEL has taken a swipe at Fianna Fáil after the Government announced major investment in Cork’s publicly-owned swimming pools.

Cork legend Jimmy Barry-Murphy has backed the GAA's stance in trying to stop pitch incursions ahead of tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC final between Cork and Kerry at Croke Park.

UCC DEMONS and DART Killester are not just top of their respective conferences in the NIVEA for MEN SuperLeague — both share unbeaten records and that will end after tomorrow night’s clash at the IWA gym in Clontarf where they cross paths for the first time this season.

The Nivea For Men’s Superleague reaches a pivotal stage this weekend with the battle of the unbeaten sides, DART Killester and UCC Demons, squaring up in Clontarf, while Abrakebabra Tigers will be looking for some respite at home to Hoops.

EXPECT passion to rule when UCC Demons entertain Cork City rivals, Neptune, in the first derby game of the season at the Mardyke Arena tonight (8pm).

THE Government was under pressure last night to provide funding to save Cork’s oldest public pool.

CORK City Council has cleared a €1 million interest-free loan to expand a flagship publicly-owned pool and gym complex.

AS a regular public swimming pool user, I must praise the facility at Churchfield in Cork. I started attending as soon as it opened last summer and have been there countless times since. The staff are friendly and efficient and the place is spotlessly clean.

A COMMUNITY hit by severe illegal dumping was encouraged last night to report those responsible to the authorities.

SWIMMERS fighting for funds to revamp the dilapidated municipal pool in Douglas criticised a city decision last night to bail out a loss-making pool.

A LOCAL authority is planning to spend €150,000 plugging a hole in the finances of a pool complex less than six months after it opened.

DOG POO doesn’t usually figure on the political radar as a major issue.

ROSSBROOK is well-located in the western suburbs of Cork city.