Pier plan revised over surfers’ concerns

A LOCAL authority has lodged revised plans for a contentious €6 million pier development in response to surfers’ concerns for ‘world-class’ waves at the location.

Last month, Clare County Council confirmed it was withdrawing a previous plan in response to claims the proposed pier would destroy Crab Island and Doolin Point waves off the coast at Doolin.

More than 60 objections were lodged, including one from a two-time world pro surf champion, Australian, Mick Fanning.