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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The River Sullane is well stocked with trout, and also contains European perch minnow and a small number of pike. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Save our rivers: Cork's River Lee is threatened by more than just waste water

Around 45% of all Ireland’s rivers are under threat from human activities; in the first in a series on five Irish rivers, Ellie O’Byrne explores the issues facing the River Lee catchment

<p>A yellow-footed egret and otters seen in Cork city — River Bride at Orchard Court. Pictures: Chris Moody</p>

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This free walking trail will introduce to you Cork City's 'Pana otter' population

<p>The Bride River at Orchard Court, Blackpool in Cork. This section was set to be covered in concrete as part of the flood protection measures for the area. Photo: Larry Cummins</p>

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State concedes in challenge to 'crazy' flood plan for Blackpool

Minister rejects claims that flood defence schemes are 'environmentally destructive'

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Minister rejects claims that flood defence schemes are 'environmentally destructive'

Campaigners win right to challenge €20m flood scheme proposed for Blackpool, Cork

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Campaigners win right to challenge €20m flood scheme proposed for Blackpool, Cork

Objectors to Cork flood plans must be answerable if lives lost, says minister

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Objectors to Cork flood plans must be answerable if lives lost, says minister

Campaigners to press on with legal challenge against Blackpool flood defence scheme

Campaigners to press on with legal challenge against Blackpool flood defence scheme

A proposal to culvert 350m of the River Bride has sparked outrage with campaigners saying it will destroy an important otter habitat

Fri, 30 Apr, 2021

OPW minister asks Blackpool flood relief scheme opponents to withdraw appeal

OPW minister asks Blackpool flood relief scheme opponents to withdraw appeal

A local group is opposing work they say will result in more flooding and a loss of habitat for wildlife

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

New group to mount legal challenge to Cork's Blackpool flood defence plans

New group to mount legal challenge to Cork's Blackpool flood defence plans

Save Our Bride Otters believe the OPW’s plans are unnecessarily expensive, will result in more flooding instead of less, and will see a loss of habitat for the European otters

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021