IFA joins rural community groups and county council in grit operation

GRIT stocks delivered by Cork County Council to selected depots in West Cork yesterday finally began to ease the pressure experienced by iced-in rural businesses and communities this week.

Tractors, tankers and trucks streamed in and out of the depots throughout the day. Dairy farmers delivered full tanks to their local co-ops and something resembling normal order was restored.

However, caution is advised due to predictions of challenging weather conditions for the week ahead.