Swimmer Ned Denison has become the first person to swim around Cork city.

They’re a formidable duo who have literally pooled their talents to make Cork the Hollywood of open water swimming, and with a bit of help, could win the global recognition they deserve.

A South African man is recovering in hospital today after a shark bit off his foot while he was taking part in a lifesaving training exercise.

XAVIER McAuliffe, the Spectra Photo magnate, will oversee the Irish launch of his latest South African development in Dublin this month.