Competitors take the plunge for annual city swim

RAIN failed to dampen spirits as a record number of people took part in one of the country’s top open water swimming events at the weekend.

Competitors take the plunge for annual city swim
Mon, 20 Jul, 2009 - 01:00
Eoin English

A total of 279 competitors took the plunge for the annual Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim and swam through the heart of Cork city on Saturday, raising thousands of euro.

More than a third were first-time participants and there were six English Channel veterans.

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