Person: Lisa Cummins

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Islands of Ireland: In the swim of things at Sandy Cove Island

A very short drive from Kinsale lies an island that is the international focal point for a tough breed of people.

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Couple celebrate guests’ big day

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City washes away flood woes with maritime celebration

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Thousands turn out for St Patrick's Day parades

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Brave Emily gets award for helping to save little sister

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Sports stars row in to raise funds for deaf association

Hero’s welcome for Lisa after Channel crossings

THE first Irish person to swim the English Channel and back in one go received a hero’s welcome home last night.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2009

Cork woman swims Channel in both directions

A 26-year-old Cork woman has become the first Irish person to swim the English Channel in both directions.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2009

Escaped prisoner back behind bars after more than week on run

A FUGITIVE prisoner, jailed for killing a teenage mother following a high-speed car chase, was back behind bars last night — but not before he rammed a garda patrol car and a taxi in yet another reckless bid to escape.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003