Safety fears grow over West Cork harbour sand bar

Safety issues have been raised after a sand bar developed in a West Cork harbour, leading to a number of boats running aground.
Safety fears grow over West Cork harbour sand bar
Mon, 09 Nov, 2015 - 00:00
Sean O’Riordan

There is also a fear the sand bar will shut off the inner harbour at Ring Clonakilty to boats - unless action is taken.

Cork County Council has been urged to carry out immediate work

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