Niall Kenny on why Cork needs a Lido

NIALL Kenny is an open water marathon swimmer and a Cork native. But, most importantly, he is the man behind the campaign for a Lido in Cork.He joined Southern Star editor Siobhán Cronin recently to explain exactly what a ‘Lido’ is, and why Ireland’s second city so badly needs – and deserves – one. The possible site of the Lido in Cork city. Kenny says that a possible site could be along Kennedy Quay, near the train station, where Cork County Council bought land from the Port of Cork Authority. A possible design for the Lido. Tune in now to hear more about the campaign, why Cork deserves a Lido and the benefits a city can see from embracing its river.This episode was produced and presented by Siobhán Cronin, with editing by Dylan Mangan. ***Follow Cork CLG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or visit their website.Thanks for listening to The Southern Star's From A to Sea Podcast. Please be sure to like, share and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen to our previous episodes by clicking here.For stories like this and more, pick up a copy of this week's Southern Star or subscribe online via www.southernstar.ie/epaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.