Oil spill may cost over €1m to clean up

SEAWEED in a small inner bay in Co Galway was last night containing a 2,000 gallon oil spillage which could cost up to €1m to clean up.

As the clean-up went ahead, there were hopes the oil could be prevented from moving further into Casla Bay in Connemara.

The likely impact on sea and wildlife was uncertain as Galway County Council led an investigation into the incident.