Call for emergency funding to get Shandon serviced

The man campaigning to get Cork’s landmark Shandon clock fixed has called on city bosses to apply for emergency heritage funding to do the repairs.

Barry Keane made his comments last night after city manager Tim Lucey ruled out an open tender process for whatever repairs may be needed because of the specialised nature of the work.

“It is essential to have suitably qualified and experienced engineers carrying out work on the clock [pictured right],” said Mr Lucey.