Crowds expected on the double for city marathons

THOUSANDS of visitors are expected in Cork this Bank Holiday weekend for two marathons — one on land and one at sea — and for a ‘bull’ festival.

Ireland’s largest rowing race, the 15-nautical mile Ocean to City race from the harbour to the city, and the Cork City Marathon — the city’s first in 21 years — are expected to generate millions for the local economy over the course of a bumper Bank Holiday.

The Ocean to City race takes place today with over 1,000 rowers in 100 boats.