Disruption expected but benefits of Ireland’s first full-distance Ironman will be immense

There will be some disruption and delays as East Cork hosts Ireland’s first full-distance Ironman this weekend but the regional benefits will be immense in the long-run.

That was the message from the chief executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, as gardaí released details of a major traffic management plan ahead of Sunday’s gruelling Ironman in and around Youghal.