Cadets swim 15km on the go for muscle charity

TWO Naval Service cadets swam 15km non-stop yesterday to raise money for a charity for those suffering from a muscle weakening disease.

Jason O’Brien, from Galway, and Michael McCarthy from Cobh, completed the gruelling swim from Cork city to their base in Haulbowline in four hours and 15 minutes.

Three other cadets, Mark Harman, Glenn Landy and Helen Meredith, also completed the course, but swam in relays with Naval Service instructors.