Cork swimming club has Olympic-sized pool in warehouse waiting to be assembled

Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield have started a GoFundMe to pay for the price of construction

Head Coach at Dolphin Swimming Club, Mick McCormack (left) and Club Chairman Giuseppe Whelan. Mr Whelan said: 'We went into negotiation with Birmingham City Council and ended up securing the pool. It is now sitting in a warehouse in Cork after coming in on the back of four 40-foot trucks.' Picture: Howard Crowdy

After the success of Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry, plans are underway for Cork's first Olympic swimming pool.

Chairperson of Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield, Giuseppe Whelan, explained that the structure, currently in a hidden location after being dismantled and shipped to Ireland, is worth €1.1m. He was able to purchase it at a reduced price thanks to club member donations.