Councillors revive barrage plans to tackle floods

A tidal barrage which would generate electricity is the most viable option to protect a West Cork town, according to councillors who want the Office of Public Works (OPW) to incorporate it into its flood prevention plans.

Clonakilty has been repeatedly flooded in recent years, the latest incident being on February 4.

Town councillors now want to revive a plan to build a barrage at the narrowest point of the estuary between Gilman’s Point and Inchydoney Rd.