Mallow swimming pool to reopen in June after €5.2m refurbishment

The newly refurbished €5.2m swimming pool in Mallow is due to reopen in June.

The upgrade works include a new extension with reception, administration, staff facilities, and visitor room.

The pool area will also be upgraded, with modern changing facilities, new mechanical and electrical services, and improved thermal efficiency and energy ratings.

Mallow swimming pool closed in March 2025 following the appointment of a contractor to carry out renovation works.

Of the €5.2m total investment to fully renovate and future-proof the pool, €4.2m is coming from Cork County Council funding, with the remainder being funded by national grants.

Unforeseen ground, utility, and structural issues caused delays, with the works now due to be completed in May before the reopening in June.

Cork North Central Labour Party TD Eoghan Kenny told The Echo: “Cork County Council continues to work with the contractor to reopen the pool as soon as possible.

"Support has also been provided to Mallow Swans Swimming Club during the closure.

“We appreciate the patience of all users while this major upgrade is completed. We are very willing to meet with Mallow Swans to discuss this further.” 

Labour councillor Ronan Sheehan said: “We’re very fortunate in Mallow and the wider area to have a public swimming pool, as it’s something many towns simply don’t have.

“While the upgrade works are essential for the long-term future of the facility, I fully acknowledge that the disruption has been inconvenient for many users, including Mallow Swans Swimming Club.

“The delays to the project are regrettable, but they have arisen due to issues such as utility diversions, unforeseen ground conditions, and problems with elements of the existing structure and foundations, which only became apparent during demolition works.

“These discoveries required additional works to be carried out.

"I want to thank users for their patience, and I’m confident the end result will be a modernised facility that will serve the community for many years to come."