River swim flooded by entrants ready to take plunge

HUNDREDS of swimmers are set to take the plunge in one of the country’s biggest open-water competitions in Cork this weekend.

River swim flooded by entrants ready to take plunge

Organisers of the Vibes and Scribes Lee Swim said there will be up to 250 competitors — three times more than last year.

The swim used to be a traditional event until poor river conditions forced its cancellation in 1992. It was resurrected last year after major water quality improvements from the Cork Main Drainage system.

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