Councillor apologises for saying Chinese men were fishing for ducks

It may well be traditionally regarded as the silly season for news, but as one Limerick City native quacked yesterday : “It’s a ducking good story.”

The alleged remarks by Fianna Fáil local elections candidate, Joe Crowley, that Chinese fishermen were raiding a protected wetlands nature reserve for “crispy duck” to sell in their restaurants, took increased flight yesterday.

After his initial comments went viral following a report in the Limerick Leader, Mr Crowley yesterday admitted he put a proverbial (webbed) foot in his mouth.