Cork's local authorities promised financial backing if site identified for 50m swimming pool

Olympic-sized pool worth €1.1m in storage

Team Ireland's Daniel Wiffen, who claimed gold and bronze at the Olympic Games in Paris, and Minister Thomas Byrne TD at the launch of Ireland’s National Swimming Strategy at the National Aquatic Centre. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

The sports minister has urged Cork's two local authorities to find a site for a 50m swimming pool, saying that the government will assist with the costs.

Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield has purchased an Olympic-sized pool worth €1.1m at a discounted rate which is currently in storage because the club has nowhere to put it.