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More pockets of resistance against the installations of water meters have emerged even as Irish Water has said the rate of installations is still on target.

Anti-water tax campaigners have warned the Government it faces a wave of nationwide blockades after water meter protests spread yesterday.

Residents in Co Cork have been mounting protests against the installation of water meters.

Residents of a Cork housing estate have vowed to continue their blockade against the installation of water meters after a stand-off with Irish Water contractors yesterday.

A local authority meeting was interrupted twice last night when anti-water tax protestors refused to sit down in the upper gallery of Cork’s City Hall.

Your editorial comment titled “Aran salmon proposal — Report is challenged” (Aug 16) correctly urges Marine Minister Simon Coveney to review all evidence before making a final decision on the BIM application. We suggest that game, set and match must be awarded to the wild Atlantic salmon for a clean marine in Galway Bay.

When Cork’s status in the hurling world is debated in bars and online chatrooms, the fall of traditional city powerhouses is cited as a contributory factor in the decline of the county side.

MUSIC NEWS: We mentioned last week that Johnny Marr had his debut solo album on the way for next year.

THE Air Corps performed a fly-past of Cork Airport yesterday to mark its 50th anniversary.

REIGNING Cork senior football champions Nemo Rangers will begin the defence of their title on May 7 with a first round tie against Ballincollig in Ovens.